Rob Gronkowski's retirement draws sweet message from Tom Brady

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Tom Brady reflected on Rob Gronkowski’s career as the tight end announced for the second time he will be retiring from the NFL.

Brady posted a tribute to his longtime teammate on his Instagram account. Together, Brady and Gronkowski won four Super Bowl titles, and the quarterback threw the tight end 84 touchdown passes in the playoffs — the most for any duo in postseason history.

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Tom Brady #12 and Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 28, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

"Teammate, friend, brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of @gronk. Nobody has ever embodied the idea of ‘leaving it all out on the field’ like Rob has throughout his entire career. Every single snap, I knew that no matter how many people you put in front of him, he was going to get to his spot," Brady wrote on Instagram.

"Even more important is the person he was off the field. Focused when he had to be, and FUN the rest of the time. Having Gronk in your locker room was every NFL players dream. I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together, and even more excited for all you have ahead of you.

"Congrats Gronk, you deserve it."

ROB GRONKOWSKI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM THE NFL

Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots reacts with Tom Brady #12 after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.   (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Gronkowski was a second-round pick of the New