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Rob Gronkowski spent nine years as a member of the New England Patriots.

On Wednesday, that time span will become nine years and one day, as the fun-loving and ever-popular tight end will sign a one-day contract with the Patriots so he can officially retire as a member of the team with which he won three of his four Super Bowl rings .

“I am signing a one-day contract with the Patriots this week coming up to retire as a Patriot and be a Patriot for life,” the “Fox NFL Sunday” analyst announced during this week’s broadcast.

The next day, the Patriots revealed when the ceremonial signing would take place.

“The greatest tight end in @NFL history is retiring a Patriot!” the team

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