NFL legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski was the subject of a “FOX NFL Sunday” joke that left him stunned in a hilarious scene.

When it comes to breaking tight ends, the star-studded squad will turn to Gronkowski, the four-time Super Bowl champion who should wear a gold jacket one day after becoming one of the best tight ends in the history of the N.F.L.

But his Fox colleagues decided to make a quick attack on him during a fake segment that everyone but “Gronk” knew wasn’t real.

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Rob Gronkowski (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

“He thought we were going live with an extra segment,” Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer said in a brief summary of the prank. “…The premise was I wanted to break the news that the Cowboys were activating this great Pro Bowl tight end that doesn’t exist and Gronkowski is on what he thinks is live TV to talk about this tight end.”

Gronkowski’s colleague, Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, suggested in the next clip that the team should talk about Russo. So the joke begins.

Glazer then started talking about Russo being activated by the Dallas Cowboys, but Gronkowski was very quiet while the fake player was discussed. Then Strahan intervened.

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“That’s big because Russo is a complete game-changer, takes so much pressure off (Cowboys quarterback) Dak (Prescott), takes so much pressure off the run game, great blocker, great receiver,” Strahan said.

After that explanation, host Kurt Menefee looked to Gronkowski for his input on Russo, and despite being confused, he just went along with it.

“Um, he’s been out for a while, so he might be a little bit rusty when he comes back, but I think they’re going to give him the opportunities, that’s for sure, but they also have (Jake) Ferguson, so they will be a 1-2 combo,” Gronkowski said.

Gronkowski tried to shift the conversation to Ferguson, the Cowboys’ actual starting tight end. However, another Hall of Famer in Terry Bradshaw went right back to Russo, and that’s when things really got crazy.

Rob Gronkowski (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

“He’s the only guy in the league missing two fingers on his right hand, that’s why he’s been out and now he’s back,” Bradshaw said.

“So, will that affect him if he gets a pass?” Gronkowski questioned Bradshaw.

The crew did their best to keep the helm going, but after they could no longer keep a straight face, Menefee allowed Gronkowski inside.

‘Wow! I was wondering,” Gronkowski said in shock. “I wanted to say as soon as it was done, ‘Guys, I’ve never heard of Rich Russo in my life.'”

When the show was actually live last Sunday, Gronkowski informed his team that his head was spinning as he tried to figure out how to appear knowledgeable about Russo.

Rob Gronkowski (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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But if Gronkowski learned anything about that moment, it was “that I’m always ready.”

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