Rob Gronkowski says that Aaron Hernandez used to masturbate during team meetings with the New England Patriots: “I love crazy sh**t. I didn’t mind things like that. I was like, that was pretty epic. I was a wild man myself. Nothing fazed me. I encouraged it….

In a recent appearance on the “Bussin’ with The Boys” podcast, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski addressed a long-standing rumor about his late New England Patriots teammate, Aaron Hernandez. When host Taylor Lewan mentioned stories of Hernandez engaging in inappropriate behavior during team meetings, including allegedly masturbating, Gronkowski responded with a chuckle, saying, “Possibly. That’s a possibility that one.” He further added, “I may or may not have seen it live. I’m not going to confirm nor deny, but I love crazy s—, though. I didn’t mind things like that. I was like, ‘Wow, that was pretty epic.’ I was a wild man myself. Nothing fazed me. … .”

Gronkowski and Hernandez formed a formidable tight end duo for the Patriots from 201 … to 2012. Their partnership ended when Hernandez was arrested and later convicted of first-degree murder in 2015, leading to a life sentence without parole. Hernandez died by suicide in 2017. Reflecting on their time together, Gronkowski expressed shock over Hernandez’s criminal actions, stating, “I was definitely shook when I heard that… You’re not really looking into players like that… that’s who they are, or that’s what they’re doing.”

Despite the controversies, Gronkowski acknowledged Hernandez’s exceptional football talent, recalling how quickly he mastered the Patriots’ playbook and contributed significantly on the field. He lamented the lost potential of their partnership, saying, “If we could have kept that tandem … .”

Gronkowski’s recent comments offer a candid glimpse into the complex dynamics of the Patriots’ locker room during that era, highlighting both the camaraderie and the challenges faced by the team.

In a recent appearance on the “Bussin’ with The Boys” podcast, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski addressed a long-standing rumor about his late New England Patriots teammate, Aaron Hernandez. When host Taylor Lewan mentioned stories of Hernandez engaging in inappropriate behavior during team meetings, including allegedly masturbating, Gronkowski responded with a chuckle, saying, “Possibly. That’s a possibility that one.” He further added, “I may or may not have seen it live. I’m not going to confirm nor deny, but I love crazy s—, though. I didn’t mind things like that. I was like, ‘Wow, that was pretty epic.’ I was a wild man myself. Nothing fazed me. … .”

Gronkowski and Hernandez formed a formidable tight end duo for the Patriots from 201 … to 2012. Their partnership ended when Hernandez was arrested and later convicted of first-degree murder in 2015, leading to a life sentence without parole. Hernandez died by suicide in 2017. Reflecting on their time together, Gronkowski expressed shock over Hernandez’s criminal actions, stating, “I was definitely shook when I heard that… You’re not really looking into players like that… that’s who they are, or that’s what they’re doing.”

Despite the controversies, Gronkowski acknowledged Hernandez’s exceptional football talent, recalling how quickly he mastered the Patriots’ playbook and contributed significantly on the field. He lamented the lost potential of their partnership, saying, “If we could have kept that tandem … .”

Gronkowski’s recent comments offer a candid glimpse into the complex dynamics of the Patriots’ locker room during that era, highlighting both the camaraderie and the challenges faced by the team.

In a recent appearance on the “Bussin’ with The Boys” podcast, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski addressed a long-standing rumor about his late New England Patriots teammate, Aaron Hernandez. When host Taylor Lewan mentioned stories of Hernandez engaging in inappropriate behavior during team meetings, including allegedly masturbating, Gronkowski responded with a chuckle, saying, “Possibly. That’s a possibility that one.” He further added, “I may or may not have seen it live. I’m not going to confirm nor deny, but I love crazy s—, though. I didn’t mind things like that. I was like, ‘Wow, that was pretty epic.’ I was a wild man myself. Nothing fazed me. … .”

Gronkowski and Hernandez formed a formidable tight end duo for the Patriots from 201 … to 2012. Their partnership ended when Hernandez was arrested and later convicted of first-degree murder in 2015, leading to a life sentence without parole. Hernandez died by suicide in 2017. Reflecting on their time together, Gronkowski expressed shock over Hernandez’s criminal actions, stating, “I was definitely shook when I heard that… You’re not really looking into players like that… that’s who they are, or that’s what they’re doing.”

Despite the controversies, Gronkowski acknowledged Hernandez’s exceptional football talent, recalling how quickly he mastered the Patriots’ playbook and contributed significantly on the field. He lamented the lost potential of their partnership, saying, “If we could have kept that tandem … .”

Gronkowski’s recent comments offer a candid glimpse into the complex dynamics of the Patriots’ locker room during that era, highlighting both the camaraderie and the challenges faced by the team.

In a recent appearance on the “Bussin’ with The Boys” podcast, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski addressed a long-standing rumor about his late New England Patriots teammate, Aaron Hernandez. When host Taylor Lewan mentioned stories of Hernandez engaging in inappropriate behavior during team meetings, including allegedly masturbating, Gronkowski responded with a chuckle, saying, “Possibly. That’s a possibility that one.” He further added, “I may or may not have seen it live. I’m not going to confirm nor deny, but I love crazy s—, though. I didn’t mind things like that. I was like, ‘Wow, that was pretty epic.’ I was a wild man myself. Nothing fazed me. … .”

Gronkowski and Hernandez formed a formidable tight end duo for the Patriots from 201 … to 2012. Their partnership ended when Hernandez was arrested and later convicted of first-degree murder in 2015, leading to a life sentence without parole. Hernandez died by suicide in 2017. Reflecting on their time together, Gronkowski expressed shock over Hernandez’s criminal actions, stating, “I was definitely shook when I heard that… You’re not really looking into players like that… that’s who they are, or that’s what they’re doing.”

Despite the controversies, Gronkowski acknowledged Hernandez’s exceptional football talent, recalling how quickly he mastered the Patriots’ playbook and contributed significantly on the field. He lamented the lost potential of their partnership, saying, “If we could have kept that tandem … .”

Gronkowski’s recent comments offer a candid glimpse into the complex dynamics of the Patriots’ locker room during that era, highlighting both the camaraderie and the challenges faced by the team.