Overview
- Gronkowski made the disclosure on the Dec. 30 episode of the Bussin’ With the Boys podcast, which outlets reported on Jan. 2.
- He said the only exception was a $50,000 upfront marketing advance from agent Drew Rosenhaus that he used for a car and housing and later repaid.
- Gronkowski described a frugal approach early in his career, including living with a roommate to keep costs down.
- He said he relied on off‑field income and investments to fund his lifestyle, with reported deals including a BodyArmor equity stake that paid out after Coca‑Cola’s acquisition, plus real estate and brand partnerships.
- One outlet cited career contract earnings of about $72.5 million, and coverage places his strategy alongside examples from Tom Brady, Marshawn Lynch and Saquon Barkley.