FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might have been in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform for his final NFL play, but he will retire a Patriot.

According to an announcement from Gronkowski and the team, “Gronk” will sign a one-day contract with the Patriots, allowing him to officially retire as a member of the organization.

The announcement came Monday in a video from Gronkowski and the Patriots, saying that one of Tom Brady’s most productive targets will sign the contract on November 12 at 12:15 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.

The 6’6″ Gronkowski was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by New England, immediately becoming a force for the Brady-led offense.

Gronkowski played for Bill Belichick’s Patriots from 2010-2018, winning three Sup

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