NEW: Former Patriot Gronkowski Joins Fox Sports as NFL Analyst

NEW: Former Patriot Gronkowski Joins Fox Sports as NFL Analyst

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has joined Fox Sports as an NFL studio analyst, the network announced on Tuesday. 

Gronkowski will make his debut on Thursday Night Football, October 10, when the Patriots host the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining FOX Sports. For the past 25 years, they’ve offered viewers top-notch NFL programming from the field to the booth to the studio. Their deep talent roster is unmatched, which was important for me as I embark on this new chapter in my life because I’ll be able to learn from the best in the business,” said Gronkowski in a statement.

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Gronkowski will join Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, and Tony Gonzalez, as well as, NFL Insider Peter Schrager for the pregame show.

Gronkowski’s NFL Career

The Patriots selected Gronkowski with the 42nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft.

In his career, Gronkowski scored a total of 80 touchdowns with 79 touchdown catches.

His 79 touchdown catches are the third-most for a tight end in NFL history.

In the postseason, Gronkowski hauled in 81 catches for 1,163 yards, helping the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles.

Gronkowski announced his decision to retire from football back in March.

Post-NFL 

Following his NFL career, Gronkowski announced that he will be partnering with CBD Medic brand of Abacus Medical Solutions Products, as GoLocalProv reported.

According to a release by the company, "The agreement with Gronkowski and related agreements include payment of an upfront fee, royalties to be derived from a new sports-oriented nutrition & wellness brand that is planned to be launched, and an issuance of 302,835 subordinate voting shares in the Company and warrants to acquire 35,666 subordinate voting shares at a price of US$15.00 per share. Additional warrants are issuable on an annual basis during the term of the agreement."

In the past, Gronkowski has also been in Dunkin' Donut commercials and done appearances for other brands.