The Rob Gronkowski unretirement rumors were short lived. Earlier this week, Cecil Lammey of DenverSports.com reported that the former tight end was considering coming out of retirement, and the Denver Broncos were said to be in the mix for Gronk's services.

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

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.

Jan 16, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scores a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images / Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Former New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski has responded to rumors that he is attempting an NFL return.

The NFL offseason is only just getting underway, but the rumor mill is in full swing. That was seen very clearly when reports emerged suggesting that legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski was plotting a return to the NFL. On Wednesday morning, Gronkowski took a second to clear the air on these wild unretirement rumors.

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.

Rumors spread that legendary New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was considering a comeback with a surprising team.

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