It was recently reported that Rob Gronkowski had signed a deal with WWE, and he appeared at WrestleMania 36 a few weeks ago as the host.
Gronk did more than just host the show, as he got physical at WrestleMania 36 when he captured the WWE 24/7 Championship.
However, it looks like a return to the NFL could be in the cards for Rob Gronkowski as ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the New England Patriots are currently in talks to trade Gronk to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Schefter also notes that according to his agent Rob will be playing for the Buccaneers pending a physical. It was also noted that one source believes he passed “with flying colors.”
Patriots and Buccaneers have been discussing a trade for retired TE Rob Gronkowski, per league sources. Gronkowski has one year and $10 million left on his contract. But the two sides are, and have been talking, prior to Thursday’s draft.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 21, 2020
And further confirmation from Rob Gronkowski’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who texted ESPN: “Pending the physical, Rob has agreed to play for Tampa this season. He will honor his current contract at this time.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 21, 2020
Update: Rob Gronkowski already has taken his physical in Boston with a neutral physician and is awaiting the official results, though one source added he believes he passed “with flying colors.”
Once physical is passed, Gronkowki will be a Buc and reunited with Tom Brady.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 21, 2020
2018 Rob Gronkowski trade:
Lions receive Gronkowski and a second-round pick (No. 43.)
Patriots receive a first-round pick (No. 20) and a second-round pic (No. 51)2020 Gronkowski trade:
Buccaneers receive Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick.
Patriots receive a fourth-round pick.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 21, 2020
There’s currently no word on how this will impact his relationship with WWE, but it’s believed that there were plans for him to wrestle at SummerSlam.
