The Facts: Tom Brady came out of retirement, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not expecting the same from Gronkowski. Heading into Sunday night's regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, the Buccaneers are not counting on Gronkowski to return, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Diehards Line: The Buccaneers initially had hoped that later this season, if they were in the thick of the race for a playoff spot, Brady could help convince Gronkowski to return. But sources told Schefter that at least for the time being, until they hear differently, the Buccaneers believe that Gronkowski has moved on with his life. In the unlikely scenario that Gronkowski would return later this season, the circumstances would have to be completely right, according to Schefter's sources. The five-time Pro Bowl tight end would want an opportunity with a Super Bowl contender that needed him and made a return to the NFL worth his while. Gronkowski, 33, publicly announced his retirement in June, ending an 11-year NFL career highlighted by four Super Bowl championships -- all won with Brady. The Bucs and Brady now will be relying on veterans Cameron Brate and Kyle Rudolph, along with rookies Cade Otton and Ko Kieft, at tight end.