Report: Gronkowski extension likely, but not imminent

Rob Gronkowski's wait for a new payday is apparently set to continue.

A new contract for the New England Patriots' star tight end is "likely," but "nothing is imminent," a source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Gronkowski has made it publicly clear that he wants a reworked contract for the second straight season. The Patriots sweetened his deal last offseason, allowing him to earn an additional $5.5 million in incentives.

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The 29-year-old, who flirted with retirement this offseason, has two years and $17 million in base salary remaining on his current contract and is the fourth-highest-paid tight end in terms of average annual salary.

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