Rob Gronkowski closes the door on possible NFL comeback, says he's 'happily retired'

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Four-time Super Bowl winning tight end Rob Gronkowski is putting an end to the idea that he will lace up his cleats when the 2023 NFL season kicks off in the fall.

The 33-year-old told TMZ Sports that he is "happily retired." Gronkowski added that "there's no chance anymore" that he would make football comeback.

Gronkowski recently hinted that his retirement was in full swing when he was seen with his former teammate Tom Brady on the beach in Florida.

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Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Gronkowski first announced his retirement after the 2018 season, only to change his mind one year later and join Brady in Tampa Bay in 2020. The Bucs went on to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

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Gronkowski spent the 2022 season working as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports, but he admitted that he contemplated playing for the Buffalo Bills last season.

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles also revealed that the team contacted Gronkowski in November about him possibly coming out of retirement.

Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Even if Gronk never plays another snap in the NFL he will be remembered as one of the best tight ends in the