Rob Gronkowski shuts down rumors of Bill Belichick shopping Mac Jones: 'I think that was fake news'

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Retired NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski wants to put an end to the notion that New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will end up playing elsewhere when the 2023 season kicks off.

Earlier this week, reports surfaced suggesting Bill Belichick is shopping Jones to multiple teams amid a possible fracture in the relationship between the coach and the quarterback.

According to Pro Football Talk, Belichick contacted multiple teams, including the Raiders, Texans, Buccaneers and Commanders.

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Quarterback Mac Jones of the New England Patriots reacts after a play during the second half of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas.  (Chris Unger/Getty Images)

"I think that was fake news," Gronkowski said Wednesday during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s "Up & Adams" show. "There was just too much turnover this year.

"[Belichick] already got a new offensive coordinator [and quarterbacks coach Bill O’Brien] that he brought into place. Just the whole offensive staff was basically turned over this year, and then if you’re shipping your quarterback … that’s just too much turnover to have in the NFL in one season and to be able to compete the following year.

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The four-time Super Bowl winner then doubled down on his position, saying, "So, I don’t think that’s real news. I think that is fake news."

Gronkowski conceded the 2023-24 season could be the last season Belichick and Jones are together in New England.

"But, in the future, if Mac Jones doesn’t put