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NFL players react to Rob Gronkowski's retirement

Published: Mar 24, 2019 at 11:25 AM

After nine seasons in New England, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on social media on Sunday.

"I will be retiring from the game of football today," he said on Instagram.

Gronkowski's fellow Patriots and players from around the league went online to post their congratulations:

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What an honor and privilege to play with you these past nine years @gronk! You accomplished so much and our team was almost unbeatable when you were on the field! Your fun-loving, inspiring, and positive energy made an impact on everybody you came into contact with! Not just that, but for as great as a player you are, you are a better teammate and person. The NFL was a better place with you in it! But I have no doubt you will be a success in anything you do!!! Love you pal!

A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) on Mar 24, 2019 at 4:01pm PDT

The other goat 🐐 #gronk pic.twitter.com/FzCfT38BjR
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 24, 2019

Statement from Robert Kraft on @RobGronkowski. pic.twitter.com/l9bLZ4zLEs
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 25, 2019

Statement from Bill Belichick on @RobGronkowski. pic.twitter.com/aSivcAkF3u
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 25, 2019

Toast up !! @RobGronkowski 🐐#salute pic.twitter.com/f7kQl6qMOl
— Sony Michel (@Flyguy2stackz) March 24, 2019

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

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

An absolute honor to line up and compete against the greatest Tight End ever! Congratulations to a true professional on an amazing career! Luv #President pic.twitter.com/KK3InjvhnI
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) March 25, 2019

Gronk one of the most dominant players to put on a helmet. Amazing career.
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) March 24, 2019

@RobGronkowski congrats to one of the best to ever do it! So dope to see you go out on your time. Good luck on ur continued success brother! Ps u never gave me that fade back from the super bowl! 😂🤷🏾‍♂️
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) March 24, 2019

Huge congrats to @RobGronkowski.

Absolutely legendary career on the field. He changed the game, did it his way, and took care of his family the entire time.

Excited to see what big cuzzie does next. pic.twitter.com/auf3xIdm3H
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 24, 2019

@RobGronkowski the utmost pleasure watching you dominate throughout your career. Thank you for paving the way and showing what it takes to be great!! #RESPECT
— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) March 24, 2019

Damn! Gonna miss watching you @RobGronkowski. Enjoy LAF (Life After Football) because there is a lot of life to be lived! Congrats on a great career! https://t.co/I1g6ljxxBI
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) March 24, 2019

Wow. 🤯 😳 #NoMoreGronkSpike https://t.co/tqh0Oy5r4o
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) March 24, 2019

For the past 9 years, after each week, one of the first guys reception targets I would go watch was @RobGronkowski. Some stuff I would steal, other stuff only he could do. Incredible career and enjoy what’s next. See you in canton

👊🏻
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) March 24, 2019

Congrats on an Incredible career to one of the many athletes my son liked more than me @RobGronkowski pic.twitter.com/KYtbgljwWm
— Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) March 25, 2019

Congratulations on a great career @RobGronkowski . One of the best
— Donald Driver (@Donald_Driver80) March 24, 2019

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