Gronk 'not ready to commit' to football yet

It looks like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't know anytime soon whether they'll have Rob Gronkowski in 2022.

"I knew if I started catching some passes that my head would have started turning like, 'Oh crap, I got to get back out on the field,'" the star tight end said, according to TMZ Sports. "And right now, I'm not ready to get back out on that field. I'm not ready to commit to the game of football right now."

Gronkowski, 32, said in January that he needed time to decide whether to return for his 12th NFL season, suggesting he'd retire for a second time if forced to make a quick decision about his future.

The Bucs, who saw quarterback Tom Brady come out of his brief retirement this offseason, reportedly also hope they can bring back Gronkowski. The tight end has played every season of his career with Brady.

The Buffalo Bills reportedly are also interested in signing Gronkowski.

Gronkowski racked up 802 yards and six touchdowns on 55 receptions through 12 games in his second season with the Bucs last year. The five-time Pro Bowler previously retired for the first time in 2019 after nine seasons with the New England Patriots.

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