NFL Players React to Rob Gronkowski's Trade to the Buccaneers

Here's a look at how current and former NFL players reacted to the news of Tom Brady reuniting with his star tight end.

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is coming out of retirement, but will not be suiting up for New England next season. Instead, Gronkowski was traded Tuesday afternoon to the Buccaneers.

As part of the deal, which sent shockwaves throughout the league, New England will send Gronkowski and a seventh-round draft pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for a fourth-round pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. FOX Sport's Jay Glazer reports Gronkowski has passed his physical with the Bucs.

Here's a look at how current and former NFL players reacted to the news of Brady reuniting with his star tight end: 

As only @RobGronkowski can do just got voice message from him with simply and Gronkly said, “I’m baaaaaackkkkkk!” He’s stoked. All moved very quickly @NFLonFOX

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 21, 2020

Oh Lord, Gronk's back... 😳

— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) April 21, 2020

I have no clue how folks are gonna stop Tampa now.

*Heading to the backyard to see if I can kick a ball still

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 21, 2020

So does this mean that @RobGronkowski hated playing for the @Patriots and Bill Belichick so much that he retired to get away from them??? https://t.co/ZEEn5rHsuu

— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) April 21, 2020

One thing I know for sure @RobGronkowski is gonna love @BruceArians

— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) April 21, 2020

Good to see a superstar comeback ... @RobGronkowski welcome back 🙏🏾🐐

— Randalltime (@RandallTime) April 21, 2020

What does this say about how the Patriots operate? No doubt their way works and they’ve had the most successful football dynasty but Gronk would rather stay retired then go play there. Do players want to enjoy where they’re playing as much as they want to win? Are they humans?!?

— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) April 21, 2020

The face that launched a thousand transactions #TodaysMaleHelen pic.twitter.com/W7i9HUdEtw

— kyle (@Ky1eLong) April 21, 2020

Let's have fun! 🙌

— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) April 21, 2020

LETS GO!!!

— Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66) April 21, 2020

Wow

— Marlon Mack (@Marlon_Mack25) April 21, 2020

What’s going on now? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/cosbQdwETe

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) April 21, 2020

Hahahaha https://t.co/7mJLRfqfMl

— danny woodhead (@danny__woodhead) April 21, 2020

👀 https://t.co/WQOdJkZwZa

— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 21, 2020

Akt of weapons for Tom and BA calling plays this is going to be interesting

— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) April 21, 2020

When it’s all said and done I’ll probably have to pay Gronk to take my number...

— Jordan Leggett (@JordanLeggett16) April 21, 2020