{
  "id": 7846032,
  "title": "Rob Gronkowski Reacts to Patriots Reassigning His Old Jersey Number",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/rob-gronkowski-reacts-to-patriots-reassigning-his-old-jersey-number",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:51:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/rob-gronkowski-reacts-to-patriots-reassigning-his-old-jersey-number-12451864"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New England Patriots have assigned Rob Gronkowski's former number, No. 87, to wide receiver Romeo Doubs. The legendary tight end expressed that he was not consulted about the decision by the team. Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl champion, believes that only the number 12 should be retired in New England, as Tom Brady set the standard for longevity and success. While Adams, a host on FanDuel TV, criticized the move, Gronkowski did not directly agree or refute her harsh assessment, stating that he would plead the fifth.",
  "summary": "Rob Gronkowski commented on the New England Patriots giving his former number, 87, to wide receiver Romeo Doubs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Patriots assign Rob Gronkowski's No. 87 to Romeo Doubs.",
    "Gronkowski not consulted about jersey number reassignment.",
    "Tom Brady retired No. 12 in New England."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}