Photos: Rob Gronkowski signs one-day contract to retire as a New England Patriot

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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Rob Gronkowski returns to Gillette Stadium to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Photo by Eric J. Adler

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