Rob Gronkowski Comments on Romeo Doubs Wearing His Iconic No. 87

The New England Patriots have assigned the iconic No. 87 jersey, previously worn by four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski, to new wide receiver Romeo Doubs during the 2026 offseason.

Doubs, who joined the Patriots after leaving the Green Bay Packers, signed a four-year contract worth $68 million. As he steps into this role, he faces the challenge of becoming the team's primary receiver, especially with A.J. Brown's recent injury. Some fans have expressed discontent over Doubs wearing Gronkowski's number.

In response to inquiries about Doubs donning his former jersey, Gronkowski stated that he is fine with it, although he was not consulted about the decision. He also expressed that he does not expect his number to be retired, believing that only Tom Brady's No. 12 deserves that honor due to his long-standing contributions to the team. Doubs had a challenging debut, recording no receptions in the Patriots' loss to the Seattle Seahawks and will need to perform well in the upcoming games.