
Rapoport: Rob Gronkowski Threatened Retirement to Prevent Trade from Patriots
The New England Patriots reportedly considered trading Rob Gronkowski this offseason, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, but the tight end threatened to retire rather than play for a different team.
That put an end to any trade talks, and the Patriots ultimately restructured his contract in late August.
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"I'm super-satisfied with my situation," he said after restructuring his deal, perย Phil Perryย of NBC Sports. "If I wasn't, I would try to pull a move like they did. It works out. You get rewarded for holding out, but I'm not frustrated at all or anything. I'm super-satisfied and just ready to go. Ready to play. That's my main focus."
Gronkowskiย also restructured his deal ahead of the 2017 season, hitting theย first tierย of hisย incentiveย structure and makingย $10.75 millionย after earning All-Pro honors. He caught 69 passes for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns last year.
A healthy and happyย Gronkowskiย is key for the Patriots, especially after an offseason that saw them lose other offensiveย playmakersย such asย Brandinย Cooks, Dion Lewis and Dannyย Amendola. While the Patriots aren't devoid of weaponsโJames White, Chris Hogan and Julianย Edelmanย (upon his return from suspension) remain threats for BradyโGronkowskiย is the team's most dangerous option.
His chemistry with Brady continues to be fruitful for New England. And that partnership was oneย Gronkowskiย apparently wasn't prepared to lose this offseason.






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