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Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski called it a career (again) on Tuesday. It seems likely the team will hit the market for a veteran replacement.
As Bucs move forward minus Gronk, some veteran tight ends remain available
We look at a few proven guys who might make the most sense for Tampa Bay.
Rob Gronkowski announces his NFL retirement, but his agent not convinced
In two seasons with the Bucs (counting playoffs), tight end Rob Gronkowski totaled 117 catches, 19 for touchdowns.
“I will now be going back into my retirement home,” the former Patriot and Bucs tight end says via social media.
‘Should we revisit this decision in say 40 days?’: Twitter reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s NFL retirement
Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown during a wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in January at Raymond James Stadium.
The tight end spent two years with the Bucs — helping them to a Super Bowl 55 win — after nine seasons with the Patriots.
In Year 2, Bucs’ Jaelon Darden still has plenty to prove
Bucs wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1) participates in the team's minicamp on June 8 at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
Can the fourth-round pick become the latest undersized receiver to find success with Tom Brady under center?

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  1. As Bucs move forward minus Gronk, some veteran tight ends remain available
    Jun. 22• Bucs
    Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski called it a career (again) on Tuesday. It seems likely the team will hit the market for a veteran replacement.
  2. ‘Should we revisit this decision in say 40 days?’: Twitter reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s NFL retirement
    Jun. 21• Bucs
    Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown during a wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in January at Raymond James Stadium.
  3. Rob Gronkowski announces his NFL retirement, but his agent not convinced
    Jun. 21• Bucs
    In two seasons with the Bucs (counting playoffs), tight end Rob Gronkowski totaled 117 catches, 19 for touchdowns.
  5. Browns’ Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits
    Jun. 21• Bucs
    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson looks to throw during a drill at minicamp on June 14. Watson still could face NFL discipline stemming from the accusations of sexual assault and harassment against him.
  6. In Year 2, Bucs’ Jaelon Darden still has plenty to prove
    Jun. 17• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1) participates in the team's minicamp on June 8 at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  7. DeSantis administration targets Bucs over employee vaccine requirement
    Jun. 16• Politics
    Fans raise flags during the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.
  8. Bucs help Plant High’s Jayden Spencer gang tackle cancer
    Jun. 14• Bucs
    Plant High 16-year-old junior Jayden Spencer (No. 1 jersey) shaves the head of Bucs vice-president of player personnel John Spytek during the team's "Cut and Color for a Cure" fundraiser June 8 at AdventHealth Training Center. Quarterback Kyle Trask (right) got his head shaved and colored at the event, which raised $117,000 for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. JOEY KNIGHT | Times
  9. Commanders fine Jack Del Rio $100K for Capitol riot comments
    Jun. 10• Bucs
    Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio oversees a practice last month. In comments on social media and at a news conference this week, he downplayed the deadly attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and questioned why the summer of 2020 protests following the police killing of George Floyd were not receiving the same scrutiny.
  10. Did Bruce Arians trade a podium spot at the Hall of Fame for principle?
    Jun. 10• Bucs
    Bruce Arians, center, has fewer worries these days now that he's not a head coach. Here, he enjoys a cigar while attending the Arians Family Foundation’s annual golf tournament in late April.
  11. Tom Brady explains why his football journey isn’t over
    Jun. 9• Bucs
    Bucs quarterback Tom Brady speaks to reporters during a news conference on the final day of minicamp Thursday.
  12. Tom Brady on Gronk: ‘We’d all love to play with him’ in 2022
    Jun. 9• Bucs
    Bucs quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski own the record for most postseason touchdown-pass connections (15) in NFL history.
  13. Commanders coordinator apologizes after comparing Floyd protests to Capitol riots
    Jun. 9• Bucs
    Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio downplayed the deadly attack on the Capitol and questioned why the summer of 2020 protests were not receiving the same scrutiny.
  14. Bucs raise $117,000 at 8th annual ‘Cut and Color for a Cure’ event
    Jun. 8• Bucs
    Noah Fishman sprays Bucs quarterback Tom Brady’s hair at the “Cut and Color for a Cure” event Wednesday at AdventHealth Training Center. The Buccaneers raised $117,000 for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and dozens of players and staff members participated in the event. [ANDREW CRANE | Times]
  15. Few players possess the fire that still burns inside Bucs’ Mike Evans
    Jun. 8• Bucs
    Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans speaks to reporters during a news conference Wednesday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa. Evans hopes to build on his league record eight consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons to start his career.
  16. Bucs’ Carlton Davis intent on converting pass breakups into picks in 2022
    Jun. 8• Bucs
    Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the team in March.
  17. Walmart heir Rob Walton agrees to buy Broncos in record deal
    Jun. 8• Bucs
    The Broncos announced late Tuesday night that they had entered into a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner ownership group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner.
  18. New Buc Akiem Hicks never stopped chasing quarterbacks
    Jun. 7• Bucs
    Regarded as one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL, Akiem Hicks has battle through some injuries the past few seasons.
  19. Fiery Tom Brady on full display as Bucs minicamp commences
    Jun. 7• Bucs
    Bucs 44-year-old quarterback Tom Brady joined the team for the first workout of its three-day mandatory minicamp Tuesday.
  20. New contract not only thing bulky about Leonard Fournette as Bucs minicamp begins
    Jun. 7• Bucs
    Though listed on the official team roster at 228 pounds, Bucs running back Leonard Fournette said Tuesday that his weight is "240-something."
  21. Browns’ Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
    Jun. 6• Bucs
    A 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit Monday alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.
  22. Aaron Donald returning to Super Bowl champion Rams with a big raise
    Jun. 6• Bucs
    All-Pro defensive tackle Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Rams under a reworked contract through 2024. The Super Bowl champion Rams announced Donald's return Monday.
  23. Tom Brady is finally ready for his close-up
    Jun. 6• Bucs
    After a busy offseason, Tom Brady gets back to the business of playing quarterback Tuesday, with the start of the Bucs' mandatory minicamp.
  24. Rob Gronkowski won’t be signed before minicamp, but Bucs optimistic about his return
    Jun. 4• Bucs
    Officially, Rob Gronkowski s undecided about this NFL future. Unofficially, the Bucs are optimistic he will re-sign with the team sometime before it reports to training camp in late July.
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