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Mar 25, 2019 at 08:31 AM
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Angelique Fiske

Lifestyle Editor

There's no better way to go out than as a champion, and Rob Gronkowski did exactly that. Gronk announced his retirement with a touching post on Instagram.

Throughout his NFL career, Gronk earned the respect of his teammates, players, coaches, media members and fans, and many took to social media to share their well wishes. From Tom Brady and Devin McCourty to Brandin Cooks and Le'Veon Bell, the outpouring of support and gratitude for Gronk is exactly the exit he deserves.

The three-time Super Bowl champion garnered respect around the league, and you can check out the messages to Gronk below.

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Where do I start @gronk ....First thing congrats man, you deserve this. All the work and sacrifice I’ve seen you go through for 9 years. And doing it with a smile on your face! Thank you for making football fun for 9 years, with your good but bad dance moves! Thank you for making me the player I am. I’m not doing any of this shit without your help and work ethic. From rookie years to 9-10 years later. Betting $100 a day for winner that day in practice. Dreading practice but we keep pushing and worked through it Haha. I owe most my career to you and things I’m able to do on the field man. I’ve said it before, and it won’t change. Thank you. Enjoy retirement! Dance your ass off, keep smiling, being a clown, love life. I’ll join ya soon! Love you man! The greatest to ever do it! #bigchung from #littlegronk

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Toast up !! 🐐#salute

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Roger Murtaugh: Guess what? Martin Riggs: What? Roger Murtaugh: I don't want to work with you! Martin Riggs: Hey, don't. Roger Murtaugh: Ain't got no choice! Looks like we both been f*cked! Martin Riggs: Terrific. Roger Murtaugh: God hates me. That's what it is. Martin Riggs: Hate him back; it works for me. *Roger Murtaugh: Have you ever met anybody you didn't kill? Martin Riggs: I haven't killed you yet. *Martin Riggs: Every single day I wake up and think of a reason not to do it. Every single day. And you know why I don't do it? This is going to make you laugh. You know why I don't do it? The job. Doing the job. Now that's the reason. *Roger Murtaugh: I'm too old for this... enjoy retirement @gronk it was incredible... everything.

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One of the greatest ever... @gronk 👏

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