Sean Payton recruited Rob Gronkowski to the Broncos in a 2023 skit, but the TE isn't actually coming out of retirement.

NFL legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski is reportedly considering a return to the league, with the report mentioning ties to Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton.

On Tuesday, Cecil Lammey of KKFN-FM in Denver reported Rob Gronkowski “is considering a return to the NFL. He worked with Sean Payton at FOX, and I’m told he loves Denver and QB Bo Nix.” Gronkowski hasn’t played since the 2021 season.

NFL legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski is reportedly considering a return to the league, with the report mentioning ties to Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton.  Read More

Lammey reports that league sources have also told him Gronkowski likes what he's seen from Denver quarterback Bo Nix. Gronkowski also has a relationship with Broncos coach Sean Payton from their time working together at FOX Sports.

Sean Payton recruited Rob Gronkowski to the Broncos in a 2023 skit, but the TE isn't actually coming out of retirement.

Rob Gronkowski has finally addressed the swirling rumors about a potential NFL comeback. The four-time champion sets the record straight on whether he's ready to leave retirement behind. Rob Gronkowski suddenly became one of the most important topics in the NFL after a report from Cecil Lammey claimed that the four-time Super Bowl champion could come out of retirement to play for the Denver Broncos.

Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski addressed a recent rumor that he is considering unretiring and could consider the Denver Broncos.

Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement to join the Broncos? NFLN's Ian Rapoport called the report "nonsense."

At the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Denver coach Sean Payton was asked if a tight end or a running back would be best for the Broncos to add to aid in the development of quarterback Bo Nix. How about one of the best tight ends in NFL history?

Gronkowski has settled quite nicely into his post-playing life, but he’s already shown that he’d be willing to return after a layoff.

Finding His 'Joker' is an Offseason Priority for Denver Broncos Coach Sean PaytonINDIANAPOLIS — Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski is remaining just that.The former Patriots and Buccaneers star and future Pro Football Hall of Famer shut down a viral rumor that claimed he's eyeing a return to the NFL and would "love" to play for the Denver Broncos.