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Former Arizona Wildcat and longtime Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski officially announced his retirement from the NFL Sunday afternoon after nine seasons in the league. 

Gronkowski won three Super Bowls and became a five-time Pro Bowl player after being drafted No. 42 overall in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. 

Also known as "Gronk," the ex-Arizona standout finished his NFL career with 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns and leads tight ends for most receiving yards and catches in Super Bowl history. 

The NFL and Patriots community sent their well-wishes to Gronkowski via Twitter, here's who they are. 

Congrats on an incredible career, . No one does it quite like you. 👊�💯

— TB12 (@TB12sports)

The other goat �

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11)

Congrats on an incredible career . One of the best to ever do it. Best wishes on whatever comes next!

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt)

One of the greatest ever... �

— NFL (@NFL)

Gronk one of the most dominant players to put on a helmet. Amazing career.

— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong)

thank youu for the amazing moments �💯

— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell)

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— #WeAreMadden (@EAMaddenNFL)

Congrats to my little, I mean younger, bro. Unreal career that entertained and impressed everyone that got to watch.

— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski)

Damn! Gonna miss watching you . Enjoy LAF (Life After Football) because there is a lot of life to be lived! Congrats on a great career!

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan)

Wow. 🤯 😳

— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate)

For the past 9 years, after each week, one of the first guys reception targets I would go watch was . Some stuff I would steal, other stuff only he could do. Incredible career and enjoy what’s next. See you in canton 👊�

— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88)

A couple of retired Boston sports legends and champs. Thanks, Gronk!

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox)