Rob Gronkowski says he will make retirement decision in a week or two

Rob Gronkowski’s playing future was a major topic of interest entering the Super Bowl, and it continues to be one afterwards.

The New England Patriots tight end said after winning Super Bowl LIII on Sunday that he will make a decision on retirement in the next week or two.

Gronk on his future: “That decision will be made in a week or two.” — Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) February 4, 2019

"Are you ready to call it a career?" Rob Gronkowski tells @tracywolfson what he's thinking about retirement after a Super Bowl win. pic.twitter.com/XcLIBixtaw — CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) February 4, 2019

Compare that to Tom Brady, who made clear that he will continue to play and is not retiring.

Retirement rumors dogged Gronkowski during last year’s Super Bowl and was a topic during the offseason. He decided to return for another season, but after winning it all, you have to figure it would be a good time for Gronk to finally walk away. He played hurt all season, has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career, and he’s a future Hall of Famer. What more does he have to prove?