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NFL players react to Gronkowski's return, trade to Bucs

Published: Apr 21, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Just like that, Rob Gronkowski is returning to the NFL and is set to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Tom Brady.

The breaking news rocked the NFL world on Tuesday and players around the league were quick to react to the sudden comeback and subsequent trade.

LETS GO!!!
— Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66) April 21, 2020

One thing I know for sure @RobGronkowski is gonna love @BruceArians
— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) April 21, 2020

Wow
— Marlon Mack (@Marlon_Mack25) April 21, 2020

I have no clue how folks are gonna stop Tampa now.

*Heading to the backyard to see if I can kick a ball still
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 21, 2020

What’s going on now? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/cosbQdwETe
— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) April 21, 2020

Tom Brady left the greatest dynasty in NFL history at age 42 and UPGRADED his team. Completely wild
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) April 21, 2020

Tampa bay ticket prices just went up even more
— Eric Weems Sr. (@ericweems) April 21, 2020

Oh Lord, Gronk's back... 😳
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) April 21, 2020

Well damn
— Brandon Bolden (@BB_HulkSmash) April 21, 2020

pic.twitter.com/YQPsBMxF8K
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 21, 2020

Good to see a superstar comeback ... @RobGronkowski welcome back 🙏🏾🐐
— Damarious Randall (@RandallTime) April 21, 2020

What does this say about how the Patriots operate? No doubt their way works and they’ve had the most successful football dynasty but Gronk would rather stay retired then go play there. Do players want to enjoy where they’re playing as much as they want to win? Are they humans?!?
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) April 21, 2020

Let's have fun! 🙌
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) April 21, 2020

The face that launched a thousand transactions #TodaysMaleHelen pic.twitter.com/W7i9HUdEtw
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) April 21, 2020

This is UNREAL pls tell me it is legit ⁦@TomBrady⁩ to ⁦@RobGronkowski⁩ oh baby as a ⁦@Buccaneers⁩ season tix holder / I am jumping with joy ⁦@NFLSTROUD⁩ ⁦@RonDiazWDAE⁩ ⁦@dfernsports⁩ pic.twitter.com/bOblctUf4R
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 21, 2020

Hey @RobGronkowski! Congrats!

But remember when I was at my work and you cheap shotted me and stole my 24/7 title at Mania?

I can’t wait to spear you in the middle of training camp and win my title back. Or during a @Buccaneers game. 🤔#ReceiptComing!!!!
— Dean Muhtadi (@MojoRawleyWWE) April 21, 2020

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