Gronkowski Criticizes Patriots for Doubs Wearing His No. 87

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Rob Gronkowski revealed he was surprised about the number being issued to Doubs during an appearance on "Up & Adams."

Heavy NFL - Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots, Romeo Doubs

Pro Football Network - Kay Adams, NFL fans

Boston.com - Rob Gronkowski

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - Kay Adams joined NFL fans in criticizing the Patriots for giving Gronkowski's #87 to new WR2 Romeo Doubs.

Heavy NFL - The New England Patriots issued the number 87 to Romeo Doubs.

Pro Football Network - Kay Adams and NFL fans criticized the Patriots for giving Gronkowski's jersey number to Doubs, calling it a "failure by the organization" and "incredibly disrespectful."

Boston.com - Gronkowski stated, "I'm not the one who makes the decisions over there. I wasn't consulted at all, but I'm cool with it."

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - New England Patriots (implied location: Foxborough, Massachusetts)

WHY:

Pro Football Network - The criticism stems from the perception that issuing Gronkowski's number to Doubs disrespects the legacy of Gronkowski.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Gronkowski stated, "I wasn’t consulted at all," regarding the decision to issue his number to Doubs.

Heavy NFL - Gronkowski revealed his surprise about the number being issued during an appearance on "Up & Adams."

In a surprising turn of events, Rob Gronkowski expressed his shock over the New England Patriots issuing his iconic number 87 to new wide receiver Romeo Doubs during an appearance on "Up & Adams." Kay Adams joined the chorus of NFL fans criticizing the decision, emphasizing the significance of the number in Patriots history. Gronkowski revealed that he wasn’t consulted at all about the decision, adding to the controversy surrounding this move.