Rob Gronkowski

2022 - 12 - 23

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XPASS Teams with Rob Gronkowski to Give Away Limited-Edition ... (Business Wire)

XPASS, the cross-brand subscription service from Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has teamed up with Ice.

To learn more about XPASS partnerships, please visit [https://www.xpass.fit/partners](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xpass.fit%2Fpartners&esheet=53129647&newsitemid=20221223005032&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xpass.fit%2Fpartners&index=17&md5=0e59f3417005d7b935de5be6be83b6dd). “Ice Shaker is a premier insulated bottle geared towards fitness, and we are excited to work with XPASS which gives us access to a premier group of brands in the fitness industry,” said Chris Gronkowski, Owner and Inventor of Ice Shaker. Through its mission to make boutique fitness accessible to everyone, the Company operates a diversified platform of ten brands spanning across verticals including Pilates, indoor cycling, barre, stretching, rowing, dancing, boxing, running, functional training and yoga. “We are thrilled to partner with the Gronkowskis and Ice Shaker. Quality is our core competency with XPASS, and Ice Shaker meets the expectations that our XPASSers are looking for," said Dan Ali, President of XPASS. Xponential Fitness' portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation's largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, the largest assisted stretching brand in the United States; Row House, a high-energy, low-impact indoor rowing workout; AKT, a dance-based cardio workout combining toning, interval and circuit training; YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; STRIDE, a treadmill-based cardio and strength training concept; Rumble, a boxing-inspired full-body workout; and BFT, a functional training, and strength-based program. For those that miss the opportunity of the promotion, XPASS Ice Shaker bottles will be available for purchase in the XPASS app, at exclusive discounts, starting February 2023. Only 500 bottles will be available for new XPASS members of any subscription. "We are thrilled to partner with the Gronkowskis and Ice Shaker. (NYSE: XPOF) is the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands. XPASS is giving new members an opportunity to receive a limited edition Ice Shaker bottle autographed by professional football legend and avid CycleBar rider, Rob Gronkowski. [CycleBar](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclebar.com%2F&esheet=53129647&newsitemid=20221223005032&lan=en-US&anchor=CycleBar&index=4&md5=09a7d15b917d0691058d6f3a4b477210) and [YogaSix](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yogasix.com%2F&esheet=53129647&newsitemid=20221223005032&lan=en-US&anchor=YogaSix&index=5&md5=7bcaffa43cec3e4998de2c2f89de6480).

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Rob Gronkowski Discussed Second Unretirement With Buccaneers (profootballrumors.com)

The Bucs both gave Gronk an option of returning on the active roster or the practice squad, the latter in the increasingly popular ramp-up scenario, per Stroud.

With the 23rd-year veteran [open to playing in 2023](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/12/buccaneers-qb-tom-brady-open-to-playing-in-2023) and unlikely to re-sign with the Bucs if he does decide to stay in the NFL, Gronk — even ahead of what would be his age-34 season — could be an interesting [variable in 2023’s free agent market](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/12/poll-where-will-tom-brady-play-in-2023). Gronk has said at points he only wishes to team up with Brady, though he was [connected to the Bengals](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/02/rob-gronkowski-eyeing-bengals-for-2022) and [Bills this offseason](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/03/bills-interested-in-rob-gronkowski). [next season may be with him at FOX](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/12/tom-brady-unlikely-to-play-for-buccaneers-in-2023). Gronk had ](https://cdn.profootballrumors.com/files/2021/02/USATSI_15544742.jpg) [said in July he was done](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/07/rob-gronkowski-second-unretirement-will-not-happen), and a September report [also indicated](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/09/2022-expected-to-be-tom-bradys-final-season-latest-on-rob-gronkowski) he was staying retired. [Cameron Brate](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BratCa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-23_pfr) remains on the roster, a scary concussion scene paused his season. Brady’s QBR dipped during Gronk’s first retirement as well, and while Evans and [Chris Godwin](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-23_pfr) helped reinvigorate the all-time great, Brady’s longtime go-to weapon played a lead role in doing so as well. Rookie [Cade Otton](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OttoCa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-23_pfr) leads Bucs tight ends with 357 receiving yards. [Tom Brady](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2022-12-23_pfr)‘s QBR has plummeted outside the top 20, this coming after he led the league in touchdown passes and passing yards last season — en route to second-team All-Pro honors. [Follow @PFRumors](https://twitter.com/PFRumors) [Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports](https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2022/12/23/rob-gronkowski-contacted-bucs-bored-possible-return-tom-brady/) the team and the two-year Buccaneer engaged in several conversations about a potential return. Tampa Bay has not effectively replaced Gronkowski, who totaled 802 receiving yards — his most since 2017 — last season. The future Hall of Fame tight end made an effort to postpone his Canton timeline again recently.

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Report: Bucs had conversations with Rob Gronkowski in November ... (NBC Sports)

Still, Gronkowski decided to stay retired. Via Stroud, head coach Todd Bowles said, “It was more of a conversation than anything else. … Usually, when you have ...

1 in passing attempts and No. 16 in passing touchdowns. 4 in passing yards, though they’re No. 18 in yards and No. 32 in attempts, yards, touchdowns, and yards per carry. Stroud reports that Gronkowski and the Buccaneers talked about different options for his return, including Gronkowski possibly joining the practice squad to get back into football shape.

Rob Gronkowski contacted Bucs last month about possible return (Yahoo News)

TAMPA ― Saying he was “bored” not playing football, retired tight end Rob Gronkowski contacted the Bucs last month about a possible return to the team.

Rob Gronkowski Discussed Return With Buccaneers Last Month (NFL Trade Rumors)

The two sides discussed signing Gronkowski to the practice squad to give him time to get back into football shape but ultimately Gronkowski elected to stay ...

He returned to the Bucs on a one-year, $10 million contract last year. Gronkowski, 33, is a former second-round pick of the Patriots back in 2010. “It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said.

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Which 2 NFL Teams Could Have Been Calling About Rob ... (Yardbarker)

First, let's identify what teams are the least likely to call on him. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia ...

They won’t have to pay him for the first 50 games of the season, but they’ll remain on the hook for the rest of his $32M salary. Bauer was not paid during the 2022 season after the suspension was announced, and he will forfeit his salary for that season. He will also lose the salary for the first 50 games of next season, as that represents retroactive payment for salary he collected while not playing during his time on administrative leave from July 2021 to April 2022. We all know that Dennis Rodman had to apologize to Scottie Pippen before joining the Bulls and he was fully committed to the team, and John Salley was friends with Michael Jordan, so that wasn't that big of a deal for the Bulls players. That would have kept Bauer out for the entire 2022-23 seasons (and a few weeks in 2024); Bauer immediately appealed, becoming the first player to appeal a domestic violence suspension. Earlier, it was reported that Young and coach Nate McMillan appeared to have a falling out amid what has been a rather up-and-down season for the Hawks, and a recent update adds some unnamed players in the mix. Isiah Thomas Calls Out Michael Jordan And Chicago Bulls For Taking 3 Bad Boys Players To Win A Championship After that moment, they became the best team in the world and made good signings to extend their dominance over the rest of the league. The Chicago Bulls had to fight hard to become NBA champions, going through the Detroit Pistons at the start of the 90s decade to reach the NBA Finals for the first time and win the championship. Earlier, it was reported that Young and McMillan appeared to have a falling out amid what has been a rather up-and-down season for the Hawks. After retiring he joined the Heat coaching staff and left to take the job at Michigan in 2019. Martina Navratilova engaged in a discussion on Twitter about men and women in tennis pointing out that there is a difference between men and women in sports. He was part of the Denver squad that lost Super Bowl 48 to the Seattle Seahawks.

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Rob Gronkowski Urged to Run for Presidency by Former Congress ... (EssentiallySports)

Former Patriots and Buccaneers TE and Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski may have dropped some hints and some think he may run for president.

And this gives Rob Gronkowski a chance to join his favourite quarterback for one last dance for the Super Bowl. And the entire cryptic tweet episode might have just served to bring the eyeballs back on Gronk. And when he tweeted, “I’m kinda bored,” he got a handful of suggestions to deal with his boredom. [Tom Brady](http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tom-brady/) became a reality on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT And this week Gronk had fans and the NFL community thinking that the time is finally here with an extremely cryptic tweet.

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Gronk: NFL team said I could wear No. 69 with them if I unretired (thescore.com)

The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots tight end told Kay Adams of the "Up & Adams" show that a club offered to let him wear a No. 69 jersey ...

"If I come back, I could be No. 69 and told me that I could be No. "One of the teams that wanted me to come back sent me a picture of me in a uniform wearing No.

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Rob Gronkowski contacted Bucs last month about possible return (Tampa Bay Times)

Head coach Todd Bowles said that since the tight end had retired for a second time in his career, it was more of a “conversation.”

The Bucs could certainly use Gronkowski as a blocker and pass-catcher. But last season, Gronkowski suffered fractured ribs and a partially punctured lung in a Week 3 loss to the Rams and missed four games. He agreed to rejoin Brady in Tampa Bay in 2020, and the Bucs traded for his rights from New England. “I can’t tell you what I’m doing next year or the year after. Gronkowski told the Bucs he had been working out. “It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Bucs coach Todd Bowles said.

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Report: Rob Gronkowski Recently Contacted Buccaneers About ... (Sports Illustrated)

It seems as though there is mutual interest between Rob Gronkowski and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regarding a return. But time is running out.

The player. The timing. Despite their struggles on offense this season, the Buccanee are still clinging to their perch atop the NFC South. "Gronkowski told the Bucs he had been working out. “It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Bucs coach Todd Bowles said. [Rick Stroud ](https://twitter.com/NFLSTROUD?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)of the [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2022/12/23/rob-gronkowski-contacted-bucs-bored-possible-return-tom-brady/), Rob Gronkowski contacted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a potential return to the team.

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Report: Rob Gronkowski contacted Bucs about possible return (Yahoo Sports)

Rob Gronkowski had conversations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month about another potential reunion with Tom Brady.

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Rob Gronkowski discussed comeback with 1 team (Larry Brown Sports)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Rob Gronkowski contacted the team in November to discuss a potential return.

It is hardly a surprise the Bucs are leaving the door open for Gronk. That may be his way of making sure the public maintains as much interest in him as possible. “It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Bowles said.

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Rob Gronkowski had detailed discussions to rejoin Tom Brady, Tampa (ClutchPoints)

Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady have been one of the most electric duos in football whenever they've played together, and a Gronk-Brady reunion was gaining ...

They head back to Florida for a crucial divisional matchup with the Panthers in Week 17, before closing out the season in Atlanta for another monumental game that could decide the NFC South. The Bucs had several conversations with Gronk around Thanksgiving about the possibility of reuniting him with Brady to help the struggling squad secure a playoff berth. Ultimately, Gronkowski decided to stay retired, despite the fact he had been working out and getting back into game shape.

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Rob Gronkowski, Bucs discussed possible return to football: report (Fox News)

Retired NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski contacted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a possible return to the football field before deciding to stay retired.

[STEELERS’ KENNY PICKETT SELF-REPORTED CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS AGAINST RAVENS](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/steelers-kenny-pickett-self-reported-concussion-symptoms-against-ravens) Brady and the offense have failed to put enough points on the board, averaging just 17.6 points per game. "It was more of a conversation than anything else," Bucs coach Todd Bowles said. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers) around Thanksgiving about returning to the NFL to help his former team make the playoffs, according to the Tampa Bay Times. [Rob Gronkowski was close to returning](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rob-gronkowski-fires-cryptic-tweet-sends-nfl-fans-frenzy) to the football field this season.

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Buccaneers were among teams trying to woo Rob Gronkowski back ... (New York Post)

Two days after the retired tight end tweeted "I'm kinda bored," Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed that his squad reached out to Gronkowski.

“I’m kind of bored, people took that to mean I was coming back to football right away. I don’t see that happening.’ I was like, ‘You know I’m not.'” “I barely tweet, actually,” Gronkowski said on “Up & Adams” on Thursday. In two seasons with Tampa Bay, Gronkowski added 13 touchdowns on 100 receptions and 1,425 yards in 28 games. “It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Bowles said. His

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Rob Gronkowski tuvo conversaciones con los Buccaneers para ... (Fansided ES)

El ex ala cerrada de la NFL Rob Gronkowski discutió un posible regreso a la NFL con los Tampa Bay Buccaneers el mes pasado, reveló el entrenador del equipo ...

Gronkowski reiteró en la última temporada baja que había terminado con el fútbol americano, a pesar de diversos rumores que apuntaban a un eventual regreso. Luego de 143 juegos disputados como profesional, registra un total de 93 anotaciones y 9.286 yardas de avance por la vía aérea. "Por lo general, cuando le das muchas vueltas a la idea de jugar, probablemente no tengas muchas ganas de hacerlo.

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Report: Rob Gronkowski contacted Bucs about possible return (Bucs Wire)

Rob Gronkowski had conversations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month about another potential reunion with Tom Brady.

“It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Bucs coach Todd Bowles said, according to Stroud. When it’s just a discussion, I didn’t think much of it at the time.” [per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2022/12/23/rob-gronkowski-contacted-bucs-bored-possible-return-tom-brady/).

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'Bored' Rob Gronkowski Reached Out To Buccaneers About Return (NESN.com)

Rob Gronkowski has been retired for a year, but the 33-year-old seemingly has kept the door open for an NFL return. The former New England Patriots and ...

[put Twitter in a frenzy](https://nesn.com/2022/12/nfl-fans-react-irrationally-after-rob-gronkowski-bored-tweet/) after he tweeted, “I’m kinda bored,” on Wednesday. “It was more of a conversation than anything else,” Bowles told reporters, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. The situation [ended up being a marketing stunt for a FanDuel partnership](https://nesn.com/2022/12/rob-gronkowskis-bored-tweet-leads-to-predictable-result/).

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Bucs' confirm they talked to Rob Gronkowski about unretiring for ... (Daily Mail)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed that retired tight end Rob Gronkowski recently reached out to the team about possibly returning for a ...

Sent me a picture of me in a uniform wearing no. One of the teams that wanted me to come back. He sat out the 2019 season in his first retirement. If I come back, I could be number 69. 'Usually, when you have to think about playing, you probably don't want to play. 'It was more of a conversation than anything else,' Bowles said.

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Here's who Rob Gronkowski talked to about ending his retirement (Patriots Wire)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed he had a conversation with Gronkowski about a potential return to play alongside quarterback Tom Brady and ...

[Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2022/12/23/rob-gronkowski-contacted-bucs-bored-possible-return-tom-brady/). Would Gronkowski consider following the seven-time Super Bowl champion to another team not named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? “Usually, when you have to think about playing, you probably don’t want to play.

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