NFL Rumors: Tom Brady, Trey Lance, Rob Gronkowski

In this edition of NFL rumors, is current Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady REALLY eyeing the Miami Dolphins as his 2022 home?

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With the league still reeling from the Tyreek Hill trade to the Dolphins, fans are wondering what is going to happen next. Presumably, Baker Mayfield should be the next marquee quarterback to be sent elsewhere unless you believe a report out of the northeast that suggests another NFC signal-caller is looking to “jump ship”, sorta speak.

We examine that and more in the latest NFL rumor roundup.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB Tom Brady

Rumor: According to Dale Arnold of WEEI, he wouldn’t be surprised to see Tom Brady as a member of the Dolphins as he is hearing the two parties are “working on it”.

Let’s begin by saying, it is more likely the NFL league office conducts an above-board, accurate investigation than Tom Brady playing for the Dolphins in 2022. But, for the sake of entertaining this “rumor”, the Dolphins were reportedly keen on acquiring Brady prior to him signing with the Buccaneers in 2020. Then coach Brian Flores highlighted a yacht meeting that took place between him, Brady, and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. After the trade to acquire wide receiver Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins have all the talent in the world to compete except for one glaring weakness… the quarterback. So naturally, it makes sense to inquire about Brady’s availability. The reality of it is… he isn’t going anywhere. Based on the actions of the Buccaneers and his own comments, nothing suggests he has any intention of playing elsewhere in 2022. Now, 2023 is another story for another day.

San Francisco 49ers – QB Trey Lance

Rumor: The 49ers have assured quarterback Trey Lance that he will be the starter in 2022, per Jeremy Fowler.

Despite the fact that Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the roster, second-year quarterback Trey Lance will be the starter in 2022. With all the quarterback movement over the last two weeks, there has virtually been no word on a Garoppolo trade and the potential landing spots for the veteran are drying up. Part of the issue is Garoppolo’s recovery from offseason surgery. The other… there were just far better options available for teams. It is still likely Garoppolo ends up elsewhere but the 49ers don’t seem too concerned at the moment as they have made their move for the future. Whether it is the right move or not remains to be seen.

“Trey Lance has gotten the full impression behind the scenes that he will start in 2022. So while the expectation is San Francisco will move Garoppolo eventually, it feels like the team is in a holding pattern on that,” per Fowler.

Tight End Rob Gronkowski

Rumor: Despite uncertainty on whether or not he will play, the Buccaneers are interested in bringing back Rob Gronkowski for a third season, per agent Drew Rosenhaus.

The moment Tom Brady announced his return for 2022, it only felt like it was a matter of time before Rob Gronkowski followed suit. Gronkowski, of course, took an entire year off before returning, with Brady, to join the Buccaneers in 2020 and the team is reportedly keeping the door open for this season as well. As they should as Gronkowski is till one of the best tight ends in the game and provides a mismatch not many teams can offer from that position. And, of course, there is his blocking prowess. Prior to Brady’s return, Gronkowski was reportedly flirting with the idea of joining the Bills or playing with Joe Burrow and the Bengals. However, with Brady back, there is about zero chance he plays anywhere but Tampa in 2022.