After officially retiring as a New England Patriots player, Rob Gronkowski made a surprising announcement that has taken the NFL by storm: he wants to sign a one-day contract with the Buffalo Bills and retire as a Bill.
Despite spending his entire NFL career with the Patriots, Gronkowski has always been open about his deep love for the Buffalo Bills since he was a child. He’s not only a legendary player but a lifelong fan of Bills Mafia, a passion he has had since he was young and grew up near Buffalo.
In a recent interview, Gronkowski shared why he wants to sign a one-day contract with the Bills:
“Although I had a great career with the Patriots, my heart has always belonged to Bills Mafia. I’ve been a fan of the Bills since I was a kid, and my dream has always been to one day be a part of this team. If I could play a game with Josh Allen, I’d be honored. But more than anything, I want to finish my career with the Bills, the team I’ve always supported and wanted to be a part of.”
Gronkowski’s statement immediately captured the attention of both NFL fans and the Bills Mafia community, with many Bills fans expressing excitement at the idea. Bills Mafia has always known about Gronkowski’s passion for the team, despite him spending his entire career with the Patriots.
One of Gronkowski’s standout moments came when he spoke about the possibility of playing a game alongside Josh Allen: “If I had the chance, I would love to play with Josh Allen. He’s one of the most talented QBs I’ve ever seen, and I want to help him in his journey. But above all, I want to finish my career with the Bills, where I’ve always felt I belong.”
While Bills Mafia would surely welcome Gronkowski with open arms, the Buffalo Bills management has yet to provide an official response to Gronkowski’s proposal. The idea of signing a one-day contract with the Bills and retiring as a member of the team remains up in the air. However, with his legendary career, can Bills Mafia really turn down a legend like Gronkowski?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Gronkowski will always be a part of the Buffalo Bills story.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders got his first tattoo on video.
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders revealed his first-ever tattoo on video — a choice that might not sit well with his dad, Deion.
The clip from Well Off Media shows Sanders getting his dollar-sign logo on his left, non-throwing hand. His brother, Shilo, teased that their dad definitely wouldn’t approve.
“If dad ever ranks you higher than me in the rankings each month, buddy, that’ll be outrageous,” Shilo Sanders said. “Dad’s gonna say, ‘Ain’t no quarterback of mine have no tattoos. That’s unprofessional. I did not raise you like that.’”
Deion Sanders is famously opposed to getting tattoos, as he expressed in a previous video with Shedeur back in 2022.
“Where you plan on going, some things you can’t take with you,” Deion Sanders said when the pair were at Jackson State. “Starts out with a thigh, next thing it’s a shoulder, next thing it’s a calf and a hamstring. Next thing you know, you’re Mike Tyson and you’ll do your whole face.”
It’s been an interesting ride for Sanders in the NFL after tumbling in the draft to the fifth round. He’s currently serving as the backup quarterback to Dillon Gabriel in Cleveland, and it’s uncertain if or when he’ll see the field this season.
“I don’t think it’s fair to speculate,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday about a possible timeline for Sanders to see the field. “We’re committed to getting better as an offense. Dillon is certainly committed to improving every which way he can. And all the while, all of our players, our young players are developing and working so hard behind the scenes to make sure that they’re getting better on a daily basis.”
That said, Stefanski provided some light praise for Sanders on Friday ahead of the team’s Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
“He’s doing a really nice job. Including just now coming off the field with the red zone drill we did,” Stefanski said. “Continues to work really hard. Doing a nice job in meetings. Doing a good job on the field.”
The chatter around Sanders seeing the field has heated up in recent weeks. Gabriel has struggled to establish himself as the starter in Cleveland. He’s posted a 1-4 record and has not provided a spark for the offense. However, Stefanski has continued to back Gabriel, putting the blame on the unit as a whole.
“There are things that I know Dillon can do better and will do better as a young quarterback. And I know there are things that we as a staff can do better, and putting our guys in position,” Stefanski said. “So, I just think it goes back to, I understand the individual aspect of this, but there’s also the collective aspect of this.”
If Gabriel’s struggles persist, the Browns will almost certainly give Sanders a look down the stretch with the playoffs out of reach. Cleveland holds two first-round picks in next year’s draft and must evaluate its rookie quarterbacks before making any long-term decisions at the position.