Report: Tight end Rob Gronkowski has been a regular at Patriots facility

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is once again openly contemplating retirement, but there has been at least one positive sign for New England fans hoping he returns in 2019. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Gronkowski has been a regular at Gillette Stadium since the Patriots won the Super Bowl two weeks ago. While some of that could have to do with Gronkowski receiving treatment for a thigh injury, Reiss believes it also indicates Gronk is “in a good place with how the season ended, both team-wise and personally.” Gronkowski, 29, has reportedly had some issues with coach Bill Belichick over the past two years, and we know about his extensive injury history. There had been talk Gronk would have retired following last year’s Super Bowl if the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, so many believe he plans to retire soon. However, immediately after the Pats beat the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, Gronkowski and Tom Brady appeared to drop a hint that the All-Pro could return for another run at a champi

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