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One-on-one with Gronk about retiring as a New England Patriot
- On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Rob Gronkowski signed a one-day contract at Gillette Stadium to retire as a New England Patriot, with the ceremony scheduled for 12:15 p.m.
- After Susan Hurley’s death on Nov. 1, Gronkowski moved the ceremony forward; she had asked him to retire as a Patriot during the August dedication of the Gronk Playground.
- Gronkowski’s statistics highlight his nine seasons with the Patriots, three Super Bowls, and 9,286 yards with 92 touchdowns, cementing his legacy.
- The signing carries immediate honors, including Hall of Fame eligibility, as Robert Kraft praised Gronkowski and he will serve as 'Keeper of the Light' Thursday night.
- With plans accelerated, the move cements Rob Gronkowski’s franchise legacy as Patriots Hall of Fame eligibility nears, and he said his career `needed to end here` honoring Susan Hurley, NFL on FOX announced.
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Rob Gronkowski retires as a Patriot, one-day contract spurred by tragedy
Rob Gronkowski has officially retired as a member of the Patriots, fulfilling the request from his late friend Susan Hurley — a New England philanthropist who he partnered with to create Gronk Playground in Boston. In August, Gronkowski and Hurley achieved a milestone when they opened up the fully ADA-accessible park, designed for children of all ages and abilities, at the Esplanade along the Charles River. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Hurley…
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