Wednesday was a big day for Patriots Nation, as Rob Gronkowski returned home.

The legendary tight end announced this past weekend on the Fox Pregame Show that he'd be signing a one-day contract with New England to retire as a Patriot, confirming the news with a social media post for his "Dudes on Dudes" podcast with former Pats teammate Julian Edelman.

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Gronk was at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday to officially close out his career where it began. The ceremony began around 12:15 p.m.

"Like fans everywhere, I personally love Gronk, and I treasure the unforgettable moments we shared," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said. "In my opinion, he's actually one of a kind. I don't think he's ever had a bad day, and if it's tru

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