NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski Unexpectedly Defends Daniel Jones Amid Heavy Backlash After Colts vs. Falcons: “What’s Happening to Daniel Jones Is an Injustice to Football” – His Statement Immediately Sends Colts Fans Into an Uproar

Indianapolis, Indiana – November 12, 2025

Just hours after the Indianapolis Colts’ win over the Atlanta Falcons, the criticism towards Daniel Jones erupted across social media, talk shows, and national sports networks. However, in the midst of that storm, an unexpected voice rose to defend him — Rob Gronkowski, NFL legend and a lifelong Indianapolis Colts fan despite never playing for the franchise.

Gronkowski, who has always had a deep attachment to the Colts, grew up watching their games and felt a strong connection to the team. So when he stepped forward to defend Daniel Jones at one of the most difficult moments of the quarterback’s career, the entire Colts community took notice.

According to multiple sources within the organization, Jones has been dealing with immense pressure, internal struggles, and pain from lingering injuries, yet he has refused to use any of them as an excuse. He continues to lead, continues to take responsibility, and continues to fight — even as the weight on his shoulders grows heavier each week.

In a statement that immediately went viral on social media, Gronkowski delivered a powerful message:

“What’s happening to Daniel Jones is an injustice to football — a blatant betrayal of everything this sport is supposed to stand for. How can people be so cruel? Criticizing a man who has carried his team with his whole heart, who goes out there every week in pain, gives everything he has, never asks for applause, never points fingers — he just keeps fighting.”

Those words swept through the Colts community within minutes, sparking intense reactions. Many fans acknowledged that Jones has been treated far too harshly, especially during a stretch where the entire team has struggled with injuries, depth issues, and mounting pressure.

While the Colts secured a win against the Falcons, much of the praise went to Jonathan Taylor, whose explosive performance carried the team. Jones, however, was criticized for missing multiple opportunities to score, with many fans and analysts pointing to his missed chances as a reason the game remained close despite the victory.

Jones’ teammates echoed the sentiment, describing him as the same relentless leader he has always been — the first to arrive, the last to leave, the one who lifts everyone else up even when he himself is hurting.

To Gronkowski, that is the core of the issue:
Daniel Jones is not the problem in Indianapolis. He remains the heart of the franchise, even if that heart is bruised from carrying so much weight for so long.

Gronkowski called on Colts Nation to stand together — and to stand with Jones:

This is not the time for blame. This is the time for loyalty.

Because as Gronkowski emphasized,
Greatness isn’t defined by winning. It’s defined by the fight a person still has when the world turns its back on him.