Tom Brady pays tribute to Rob Gronkowski with emotional Instagram post

No one will miss seeing Rob Gronkowski on the football field more than Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Immediately after Gronk announced his retirement from football, Brady posted a heartfelt Instagram post honoring his longtime tight end and favorite target.

"Our team was almost unbeatable when you were on the field!," Brady wrote.

Read Brady's full post below:

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What an honor and privilege to play with you these past nine years @gronk! You accomplished so much and our team was almost unbeatable when you were on the field! Your fun-loving, inspiring, and positive energy made an impact on everybody you came into contact with! Not just that, but for as great as a player you are, you are a better teammate and person. The NFL was a better place with you in it! But I have no doubt you will be a success in anything you do!!! Love you pal!

A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) on Mar 24, 2019 at 4:01pm PDT

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Brady also responded to Gronk's post in a comment, along with numerous other Pats players and figures from around the world of sports.

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