Rob Gronkowski’s retirement consideration makes sense after Super Bowl 52

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski declining to deny a report that he might retire was the bombshell of Super Bowl Sunday, and there’s reason to believe Gronk might actually call it quits.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski declining to deny a report that he might retire was the bombshell of Super Bowl Sunday, and there’s reason to believe Gronk might actually call it quits.

James White, Patriots Super Bowl hero again? ‘Your guess is as good as mine’

James White’s role with New England this year is similar to that of last year. Which is a good thing for him and the Patriots considering he carried them to a Super Bowl victory last season.

James White’s role with New England this year is similar to that of last year. Which is a good thing for him and the Patriots considering he carried them to a Super Bowl victory last season.

Hines Ward has interest in coaching; held out hope of joining Steelers’ staff

The former Steelers star says he would have to “seriously think about” leaving his TV gig if he received an opportunity to return to football.

The former Steelers star says he would have to “seriously think about” leaving his TV gig if he received an opportunity to return to football.

Everson Walls has exhausted all anger during Hall of Fame waiting game

For Everson Walls, Hall of Fame induction would be closure. But the former Cowboys, Giants and Browns corner already has found peace with his standing in NFL lore.

For Everson Walls, Hall of Fame induction would be closure. But the former Cowboys, Giants and Browns corner already has found peace with his standing in NFL lore.

Seahawks hiring Larry Izzo as new assistant ST coach

A member of three previous Patriots championship teams has landed a new NFL coaching job. A source told Sporting News that Larry Izzo is being hired as Seattle’s new assistant special teams coach.

A member of three previous Patriots championship teams has landed a new NFL coaching job. A source told Sporting News that Larry Izzo is being hired as Seattle’s new assistant special teams coach.

Super Bowl manner becomes LeGarrette Blount’s replacement for old bad habits

Super Bowls seem to be a habit for Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount, who helped the Patriots win the title last season. It sure beats the old habits that made for a rocky start to his NFL career.

Super Bowls seem to be a habit for Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount, who helped the Patriots win the title last season. It sure beats the old habits that made for a rocky start to his NFL career.

Larry Fitzgerald won’t leave Cardinals if he returns for another season

If Larry Fitzgerald returns for another NFL season, it will be with the Arizona Cardinals, and only the Arizona Cardinals.

If Larry Fitzgerald returns for another NFL season, it will be with the Arizona Cardinals, and only the Arizona Cardinals.