The Facts: Gronkowski isn't ready to talk retirement just yet, but he did offer a timetable regarding a decision on his playing future. Asked by ESPN on Super Bowl media night Monday when he plans to decide on continuing or ending his career, Gronkowski responded, "As of right now, those are the last things I'm thinking of. ... I love playing the game. After a long season, after the [Super Bowl], a few weeks down the road, you sit back, you relax, you get some downtime, enjoyment time. And you just see where you want to go with it.'

Diehards Line: Pressed on whether he wants to play beyond this season, Gronkowski answered, "That's a tricky question. You're trying to get around me. You're just trying to get you some answers over there, baby. But, like I said, I don't know. I haven't done that sit-down yet. I've got to do that sit-down. About two weeks after [the season]. Then I'll know. ..." Gronkowski, who turns 30 in May, has dealt with a variety of injuries during his nine NFL seasons. This season, he has battled both back and ankle injuries but feels healthy going into Sunday's Super Bowl LIII matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Gronkowski caught 47 passes for 682 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games during the 2018 regular season. He has seven catches for 104 yards in two playoff games.