New England Patriots

Rob Gronkowski tweets a nostalgic farewell to 'Black Gronk'

Published Mar. 17, 2016 10:07 a.m. ET

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Parting is such sweet sorrow for defensive end Chandler Jones and New England Patriots tight end/cruise ship captain Rob Gronkowski.

On Tuesday, the Patriots and Arizona Cardinals executed a major trade that sent 2015 Pro Bowler Jones to the pass-rush-needy Cards in exchange for guard Jonathan Cooper and a 2016 second-round draft pick (and come cap space).

Jones is a big loss but the Patriots learned last year that no team can ever have too much offensive line depth. And so they addressed a need and got some value for him before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2017.

Gonna miss ya @Chan95Jones many good times!! From "White Chan" to "Black Gronk"--keep on balling !! pic.twitter.com/tilXfm2ESy
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) March 16, 2016