The 42nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Gronkowski spent the first nine years of his assuredly Hall of Fame career in New England, where he won three Super Bowls alongside friend and Fox Sports colleague Tom Brady.

Rob Gronkowski is officially retiring from NFL, as he will sign a one-day Patriots contract on Wednesday to become a "Patriot for life" after winning three Super Bowls with New England.

The former tight end is set to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Patriots on Wednesday, Nov. 12, so he can retire as a "Patriot for life." The move will honor a longtime wish of his close friend, Susan Hurley, who died of cancer earlier this month.

The former tight end plans to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Patriots on Nov. 12 so he can "retire as a Patriot for life"

New England Patriots fans everywhere can rejoice and mark their calendars for Nov. 12. On FOX NFL Sunday legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski announced that he w

On Monday, the New England Patriots announced on social media that former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski will sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the Patriots.

Rob Gronkowski will come out of retirement for one day. The legendary tight end is set to sign a one-day contract with the New England Patriots, allowing him to retire with the franchise that helped him win three of his four Super Bowls and establish himself as one of the greatest players to ever suit up at the position.

"Here's some news first, everyone," Gronkowski said. "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 … so I'm going with the Patriots." Gronkowski then kidded his former quarterback and good friend Tom Brady.

Rob Gronkowski plans to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the New England Patriots on Wednesday so he can "retire as a Patriot for life."