Until a week or two ago, most assumed Bucs QB Tom Brady and TE Rob Gronkowski would return for one more year in Tampa Bay. Now, there is real speculation that both all-time greats could walk away. In an interview with TMZ, Gronkowski made his current mindset very clear.

“If they’re like, ‘Rob, you’ve got to decide right now, right this second if you’re playing next year.’ I would say no right now,” Gronkowski said. “I would be like, ‘No, I’m not playing.'”

“If I had an answer right now,” Gronkowski said. “It would be no.”

However, Gronkowski acknowledge his answer could change in the coming weeks. Right now, he’s very focused on getting fully healthy. That process will help him determine if he wants to come back for a 12th season in the NFL. Gronkowski missed several games this past season with broken ribs and a pinched lung. He’s been through a lot of injuries in his career. That will weigh heavily on him when he considers retirement.

“I just want to heal completely, see where my thoughts are from there,” Gronkowski said. “Just let things settle down. Got to just heal a little bit. Fix all the bumps and bruises.”

Gronkowski has also admitted that Brady’s decision could have some impact on him. The Bucs star quarterback has said he will take a few weeks to consider his future before making an announcement. Gronkowski is the all-time leader in touchdown receptions from Brady. He also bypassed Tony Gonzalez this year for the most 100-yard games ever by a tight end. On the season, Gronkowski caught 55 passes for 802 yards and six touchdowns. In the postseason, the future Hall of Famer added nine catches for 116 yards and another score.