Rob Gronkowski Offers Cheeky Dating Advice for Tom Brady

The former Patriots teammates discuss Brady's single life and party potential.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:27pm

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Rob Gronkowski offered some lighthearted dating advice to his former New England Patriots teammate Tom Brady, who has been single since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen in 2022. Gronkowski suggested Brady should "follow his heart" when it comes to dating, just as he did in his record-breaking NFL career. The retired tight end also weighed in on who would be the most fun to party with - Brady, Julian Edelman, or Mike Vrabel - and said the quarterback is "on a hot streak" and would be the life of the party.

Why it matters

Gronkowski and Brady were a dynamic duo during their time with the Patriots, winning three Super Bowls together. Their continued friendship and banter provides an entertaining look into the lives of two retired NFL superstars as Brady navigates his post-football dating life.

The details

In an exclusive interview with Page Six, Gronkowski offered Brady some cheeky advice about dating, telling him to "follow your heart, Tom" and approach it the same way he did his football career. Gronkowski also revealed that while Edelman may have been the "ultimate partier" at one point, Brady would now be the most fun to party with, saying "he's on a hot streak right now." However, Gronkowski admitted Brady has "never made an appearance" at his annual Gronk Beach music festival, joking that "he can't handle it" because he has "no dance moves."

  • Gronkowski and Brady overlapped on the Patriots from 2010 to 2018.
  • Gronkowski and Brady reunited to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020 to 2021.
  • Brady finalized his divorce from Gisele Bündchen in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage.

The players

Rob Gronkowski

A former tight end who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was teammates with Tom Brady.

Tom Brady

A retired quarterback who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was teammates with Rob Gronkowski.

Julian Edelman

A former wide receiver who played for the New England Patriots and was teammates with Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady.

Mike Vrabel

The current head coach of the New England Patriots.

Gisele Bündchen

A Brazilian model who was married to Tom Brady from 2009 to 2022.

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What they’re saying

“Just follow your heart, Tom. You know, wherever your heart is leading you, wherever your gut instinct is leading you. Just follow that heart, Tom.”

— Rob Gronkowski

“Just like he has with the game of football, treat the game of football...like how you treat dating and you'll be very successful. Like, a number one of all time.”

— Rob Gronkowski

“Believe it or not, that's a surprise answer. It really is. But Tom is on a hot streak right now. He's ready to go. So, hey, it's Tom I'm going to go with.”

— Rob Gronkowski

“He was [the] ultimate partier, but he has toned it down big time. But he was definitely number one at one point. You know, he was my go-to guy. He was my wingman.”

— Rob Gronkowski

“Because he just can't handle it. You know, he has no dance moves like I have.”

— Rob Gronkowski

What’s next

Gronkowski confirmed that Brady has a standing invitation to attend his annual Gronk Beach music festival, which is taking place during WWE's WrestleMania Las Vegas weekend. Gronkowski said he would love for Brady to "make an appearance" and "take a couple shots" since they are both retired from the NFL.

The takeaway

Gronkowski and Brady's continued friendship and playful banter provides an entertaining glimpse into the lives of two former NFL superstars as Brady navigates his post-football dating life. Their camaraderie and competitive spirit remain strong, even in retirement.