As the NFL shifts into free agency, countless rumors have spread throughout social media, one of which has involved NFL legend Rob Gronkowski. Before the March 12 free agency period begins, fans on social media hinted at Gronkowski's potential return to the NFL.

Lammey said on X, formerly Twitter, Tuesday that Gronkowski "is considering a return to the NFL," citing league sources. He added that Gronkowski could be interested in joining the Denver Broncos to play for head coach Sean Payton, who he worked with at Fox Sports.

Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement to join the Broncos? NFLN's Ian Rapoport called the report "nonsense."

Rob Gronkowski hasn't played in the NFL since the 2021 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and is well entrenched in his media career with Fox. The future Hall of Fame tight end is only 35, though, so he's still the subject of comeback rumors.

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CINCINNATI — Future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski is reportedly interested in making a return to the NFL according to Cecil Lammey of Denver Sports 104.3. "League sources tell me 4X Super Bowl champion TE Rob Gronkowski is considering a return to the NFL," Lammey tweeted on Tuesday.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski thinking of unretiring as the Broncos are in the mix to sign him.