Rob Gronkowski is close to finalizing a deal with WWE, according to a report.

Gronkowski is "deep in talks" with WWE. It remains to be seen how he'll be used on screen.

The former New England Patriots tight end could debut on WWE SmackDown as early as March 20.

In August, Gronkowski said at a sponsor's news conference that he'd be interested in doing one big WWE match in "maybe five years" but could not see himself as a full-time wrestler.