The New England Patriots have an 8-2 record this season and they will be facing the 2-7 New York Jets on Thursday night football. Well on Wednesday, former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski signed a one-day contract with the team to retire as a member of the Patriots.
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Oct 4, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Former professional and University of Arizona football player Rob Gronkowski walks down the Wildcat Walk with head coach Brent Brennan before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
Well, owner Robert Kraft spoke to the media and asked Gronkowski, “How about a 2-day contract?” The former tight end responded, “What’s the signing bonus?” It would have been hilarious if he could suit up for New England against New York.
New England Patriots Fans React to Robert Kraft Joking With Rob Gronkowski
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Providence, RI, June 15, 2016 – Boys Basketball, David Duke, Classical – All-State winners get their awards on stage and then congrats from Patriots player Rob Gronkowski. The Providence Journal / Bob Breidenbach
A lot of fans found the dialogue between Kraft and Gronkowski very funny. This is what some New England fans had to say on Twitter about the reaction between these two:
Gronk is the best. Wish we could add him to our current roster as a blocking tight end and red zone threat. He’d feast with Drake
— Seth Main (@YANGS1K) November 12, 2025
“Whats the signing bonus” “Nothing changed” 😭😭 God I love gronk
— Aidan Keeley (@AidanKeeley04) November 12, 2025
4 rec 2 TD 69 yrds- if Gronk decided to play vs the Jets tomorrow
— addictedtosports (@ajones2513) November 12, 2025
Gronk’s banter never misses—perfect timing with the Jets clash tomorrow night! Imagine him suiting up for that two-day stint. Epic comeback vibes. 😂 #NFL
— Wire Report NFL (@WireReportNFL) November 12, 2025
Gronk in the nor’easter jersey 🤤
— trev (@trevor79842367) November 12, 2025
Gronkowski is no doubt one of the greatest tight ends of all time in the NFL. He would still probably dominate at the position with the way today’s rules are geared toward the offense. The Patriots are no doubt having a good year this year and this adds more funny memories.
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