Rob Gronkowski has appeared alongside the FOX NFL Sunday crew when Jimmy Johnson had not, with the latter's retirement leading to questions on if he will be replaced by the former Patriot

Gronkowski addressed rumors of a comeback during a recent episode of his podcast, “Dudes on Dudes,” saying that he returned from a trip to Australia to find his phone “blowing up” following a report that he was planning to come back to the NFL.

Sean Payton recruited Rob Gronkowski to the Broncos in a 2023 skit, but the TE isn't actually coming out of retirement.

Lammey said on X, formerly Twitter, Tuesday that Gronkowski "is considering a return to the NFL," citing league sources. He added that Gronkowski could be interested in joining the Denver Broncos to play for head coach Sean Payton, who he worked with at Fox Sports.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski thinking of unretiring as the Broncos are in the mix to sign him.

Rumors are swirling about Rob Gronkowski’s potential return to the NFL. Amid this drama, here all you need to know about him.

Jan 16, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scores a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images / Kim Klement-Imagn Images

The Rob Gronkowski unretirement rumors were short lived. Earlier this week, Cecil Lammey of DenverSports.com reported that the former tight end was considering coming out of retirement, and the Denver Broncos were said to be in the mix for Gronk's services.

CINCINNATI — Future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski is reportedly interested in making a return to the NFL according to Cecil Lammey of Denver Sports 104.3. "League sources tell me 4X Super Bowl champion TE Rob Gronkowski is considering a return to the NFL," Lammey tweeted on Tuesday.

At the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Denver coach Sean Payton was asked if a tight end or a running back would be best for the Broncos to add to aid in the development of quarterback Bo Nix. How about one of the best tight ends in NFL history?

The NFL offseason is only just getting underway, but the rumor mill is in full swing. That was seen very clearly when reports emerged suggesting that legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski was plotting a return to the NFL. On Wednesday morning, Gronkowski took a second to clear the air on these wild unretirement rumors.

Rumors spread that legendary New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was considering a comeback with a surprising team.