Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman pictured together in Tampa Bay

After last week's April Fool's joke, Julian Edelman pays the Bucs a visit over the weekend

Over the weekend it looks like retired WR Julian Edelman made a trip to Tampa Bay to visit some of his old pals from New England.

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Bubs!!!!!!!! https://t.co/xqKPjvOTYQ

— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) April 2, 2022

Both Edelman and Gronkowski posted images with each other at an event in Tampa Bay. It comes at a surprising time with Edelman posting an April Fool's joke to Twitter on Friday, further entrenching Bucs' fans' minds that the wide receiver has a great relationship with current players on the team and could possibly make a return to the NFL.

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The likelihood of Edelman returning to the game is far fetched, but the constant flirting with Tom Brady and Gronk continues to tease fans of the potential reunion.

Is @Edelman11 making a comeback?? I sure hope so!! https://t.co/FSuUhWltIV

— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) March 21, 2022

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