There's no better way to go out than as a champion, and Rob Gronkowski did exactly that. Gronk announced his retirement with a touching post on Instagram.
Throughout his NFL career, Gronk earned the respect of his teammates, players, coaches, media members and fans, and many took to social media to share their well wishes. From Tom Brady and Devin McCourty to Brandin Cooks and Le'Veon Bell, the outpouring of support and gratitude for Gronk is exactly the exit he deserves.
The three-time Super Bowl champion garnered respect around the league, and you can check out the messages to Gronk below.
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Statement from Bill Belichick on @RobGronkowski. pic.twitter.com/aSivcAkF3u
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 25, 2019
The other goat 🐐 #gronk pic.twitter.com/FzCfT38BjR
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 24, 2019
View this post on InstagramThe trillest! Honored to have played with the best ever! 🐐
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No Doubt...need a seat on the Gronk bus lol -Dmac https://t.co/RTSENXZlsD
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) March 24, 2019
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View this post on InstagramThe best to ever do it. Congrats on a great career brotha and enjoy the next chapter!
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Congrats @RobGronkowski on a incredible career brotha! BEAST MODE!!!
— Chris Hogan (@ChrisHogan_15) March 25, 2019
My guy!!! @RobGronkowski Robbbbyyyyyy Ggggggg! Much love homie! I’m happy that you get to leave the game on your own terms. You are the Best TE ever to play the game! Can’t wait to see what you do next..... #RobbyGradio #GOAT
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) March 24, 2019
To the most genuine man I’ve ever met. I love your hugs. Spikes. Buses. And I’ll never forget our trips home. LFG bro. @RobGronkowski #potatoesacker pic.twitter.com/nTljvEiRGz
— Danny Amendola (@DannyAmendola) March 25, 2019
Who is the youngest dude ever to get inducted in the HOF because Gronk shouldn’t wait long.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) March 25, 2019
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A couple of retired Boston sports legends and champs.
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) March 25, 2019
Thanks, Gronk! pic.twitter.com/JfabUDVCBo
Gonna miss you bro! pic.twitter.com/oydcUshZxX
— Teddy Karras (@_teddy_k) March 25, 2019
Congrats on an incredible career @RobGronkowski. One of the best to ever do it. Best wishes on whatever comes next!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 24, 2019
thank youu for the amazing moments @RobGronkowski 🐐💯
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 24, 2019
Gronk
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) March 24, 2019
3-Time champ
Top-5 Patriot ever
Best tight end I’ve ever seen
Incredible big game guy
One of the most lovable Boston athletes ever
First ballot Hall of Famer
Can’t believe he did all of it in less than a decade.
Good luck @RobGronkowski
Congratulations on a tremendous career, @RobGronkowski.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 25, 2019
You made Boston and New England proud. pic.twitter.com/qWusX06f1S
Congrats to my little, I mean younger, bro. Unreal career that entertained and impressed everyone that got to watch. pic.twitter.com/2TpPNsgaer
— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski) March 24, 2019
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