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Robert Kraft unexpectedly proposes a 2 day contract for Gronkowski – Patriots Nation erupts over the possibility of his final appearance at Gillette on TNF

Foxborough, Massachusetts – 11/13/2025

Gillette Stadium is preparing to explode on TNF night as a sensational piece of news spreads across New England: Owner Robert Kraft has proposed a 2-day contract for Rob Gronkowski, opening the possibility for the Patriots legend to make a surprise appearance before the game against the New York Jets. The moment immediately sent Patriots Nation into a frenzy, especially after Gronk dropped a playful remark that made social media… go wild. “If all I need to do is run out there and greet the fans, I think I can still do that just fine.”

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Sources confirm that Gronkowski will not play as one of the 53 active players. Instead, he will simply wear a Patriots uniform and appear before kickoff, as a final tribute to the fans at Gillette – the place that witnessed his entire glorious journey. The idea was proposed by Kraft right after the one-day contract ceremony, as a way to extend one more emotional moment.

Robert Kraft also couldn’t hide his pride when speaking about Gronkowski during this morning’s meeting. “Patriot Nation has always given Gronk an immeasurable kind of love, and I believe he deserves one more moment that shakes the entire Gillette,” Kraft said proudly. “If Gronk wants to make one more appearance, we’ll throw every door wide open. Let him step onto that field – this place has always belonged to him.”

Fans aren’t just hoping for a regular appearance. They hope to see Gronk run out of the tunnel, flash his iconic smile, raise both hands to the sky, and reenact that unforgettable celebration. For Patriots Nation, that moment might even mean more than a touchdown – because it marks the perfect final chapter for one of the greatest players in franchise history.

Just a few hours remain before the Patriots enter a tense TNF battle with the Jets, but every eye seems to be focused on something else: Will Gronk step onto the field one final time? Even without playing, his symbolic appearance would be enough to turn Gillette into a storm of emotion. A goodbye that is gentle, complete – and unmistakably Gronkowski.

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