Rob Gronkowski can still play at a strong level in the NFL. That much is clear.
Despite missing five games last season, Gronkowski tallied 55 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 32-year-old tight end made more of an impact for the Bucs in 2021 than he did in 2020, aside from his two-touchdown performance in a Super Bowl LV win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Now that Tom Brady is back as the Buccaneers' starting quarterback, will we see Gronk follow his lead back to Tampa Bay?
Well, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, the future Hall of Famer remains undecided.
Gronkowski is currently an unrestricted free agent. He played on a one-year, $8 million contract last season.
It would be pretty surprising to see Gronkowski come back and not play for the Bucs. His hometown team, the Buffalo Bills, reportedly had interest in Gronk earlier in the offseason, but that was before Brady decided to end his retirement.
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The Buccaneers lost O.J. Howard in free agency, which increases their need for another tight end. If Gronkowski decides to come back, Tampa Bay should welcome him back with open arms. He's still a competent tight end as both a pass catcher and blocker.