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Tom Brady Wishes Happy Birthday To 'Spirit Animal' Rob Gronkowski

BOSTON (CBS) – Rob Gronkowski doesn't need an excuse to have a good time. But on Saturday he has one.

The Patriots tight end turned 27 on Saturday, and received birthday wishes from his quarterback.

Tom Brady took to Facebook to wish his "spirit animal" a happy birthday, while joking that he is extending Gronkowski's curfew to 11 p.m.

Brady included a picture of him bursting out of a birthday cake as Gronkowski celebrates a touchdown.

Happy birthday to my spirit animal Rob Gronkowski -Gronk! Extending your curfew to 11 tonight... Have fun!!!

Posted by Tom Brady on Saturday, May 14, 2016

It's been a busy week for Gronkowski.

The tight end was featured on the cover of GQ and also nabbed the cover honors for Madden '17.

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