Tom Brady, others react to Rob Gronkowski’s retirement announcement

On Sunday, Rob Gronkowski officially made his decision to retire from the game of football.

Gronk made the announcement via an emotional Instagram post and immediately received congratulatory messages from Tom Brady, other Pats teammates, and more figures from around the sports world.

Check out the reactions below. . .

Tom Brady's IG comment

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Tom Brady's IG post

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What an honor and privilege to play with you these past nine years @gronk! You accomplished so much and our team was almost unbeatable when you were on the field! Your fun-loving, inspiring, and positive energy made an impact on everybody you came into contact with! Not just that, but for as great as a player you are, you are a better teammate and person. The NFL was a better place with you in it! But I have no doubt you will be a success in anything you do!!! Love you pal!

A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) on Mar 24, 2019 at 4:01pm PDT

Bill Belichick

Statement from Bill Belichick on @RobGronkowski. pic.twitter.com/aSivcAkF3u
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 25, 2019

Julian Edelman

The other goat 🐐 #gronk pic.twitter.com/FzCfT38BjR
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 24, 2019

Sony Michel

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Toast up !!#salute

A post shared by Sony Michel (@flyguy2stackz) on Mar 24, 2019 at 3:41pm PDT

Kyle Van Noy

https://twitter.com/KVN_03/status/1109959397625585664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Devin McCourty

No Doubt...need a seat on the Gronk bus lol -Dmac https://t.co/RTSENXZlsD
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) March 24, 2019

Josh Gordon

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Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich

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Robert Kraft

Statement from Robert Kraft on @RobGronkowski. pic.twitter.com/l9bLZ4zLEs
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 25, 2019

Gronk's brother, Chris

Congrats to my little, I mean younger, bro. Unreal career that entertained and impressed everyone that got to watch. pic.twitter.com/2TpPNsgaer
— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski) March 24, 2019

David Ortiz

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Cris Carter

Happy retirement big fella @RobGronkowski , one of the best ever TE’s
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) March 24, 2019

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders

🐐 https://t.co/5ptEImqd0v
— Emmanuel Sanders (@ESanders_10) March 24, 2019

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku

@RobGronkowski the utmost pleasure watching you dominate throughout your career. Thank you for paving the way and showing what it takes to be great!! #RESPECT
— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) March 24, 2019

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell

thank youu for the amazing moments @RobGronkowski 🐐💯
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 24, 2019

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt

Congrats on an incredible career @RobGronkowski. One of the best to ever do it. Best wishes on whatever comes next!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 24, 2019

Carolina Panthers defensive end Bruce Irvin

@RobGronkowski congrats to one of the best to ever do it! So dope to see you go out on your time. Good luck on ur continued success brother! Ps u never gave me that fade back from the super bowl! 😂🤷🏾‍♂️
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) March 24, 2019

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen

For the past 9 years, after each week, one of the first guys reception targets I would go watch was @RobGronkowski. Some stuff I would steal, other stuff only he could do. Incredible career and enjoy what’s next. See you in canton

👊🏻
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) March 24, 2019

UFC president Dana White

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott

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Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long

Gronk one of the most dominant players to put on a helmet. Amazing career.
— kyle (@Ky1eLong) March 24, 2019

Mayor Marty Walsh

7861 Rec Yds
521 Receptions
79 TDs
3 Super Bowls
1 Gronk

Congratulations on your retirement @RobGronkowski! You’ve made this city very proud and you will be missed. @Patriots | #Gronk pic.twitter.com/FWRMQkF20g
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) March 25, 2019

Boston Bruins

Congratulations on a tremendous career, @RobGronkowski.

You made Boston and New England proud. pic.twitter.com/qWusX06f1S
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 25, 2019

Boston Red Sox

A couple of retired Boston sports legends and champs.

Thanks, Gronk! pic.twitter.com/JfabUDVCBo
— Red Sox (@RedSox) March 25, 2019

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