Antonio Ethan Gates (born June 18, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers during his entire career in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to the Pro Bowl eight times and …

1 day ago · Chargers Legend Antonio Gates' 116 career touchdown receptions ranks No. 1 all-time among tight ends, with the Bolts holding a 53-39 record when Gates found the endzone. ... Take a look back at the best photos of Antonio Gates' career. Gates recorded 11,841 receiving yards and 116 touchdowns throughout his time with the Chargers. 1 / 90

1 day ago · Antonio Gates, among the most ... Gates saw action in both Chargers postseason games, posting a playoff team-high nine receptions for 76 yards (8.4 avg.) and a touchdown. The touchdown grab made him the oldest tight end in NFL history with a postseason receiving touchdown (38 years, 209 days) with only Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice ...

1 day ago · NEW ORLEANS — Antonio Gates always dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame. The basketball Hall of Fame, that is. The Chargers’ legendary tight end instead took his “plan B” and manifested ...

Antonio Gates took one of the more unusual paths to the National Football League. The San Diego Chargers signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2003 with modest expectations, considering Gates did not play a down of college football.

1 day ago · "I just want to say what's up to all my Chargers fans, Chargers nation," Gates said. "I'm a 2025 Hall of Famer. ... Why Antonio Gates Made the Pro Football Hall of Fame; 5 Things to Know About 2025 Hall of Famer Antonio Gates; Top Reactions to Antonio Gates Being Inducted Into Pro Football HOF; Antonio Gates to be Inducted into Pro Football ...

1 day ago · Antonio Gates is finally in. After missing the cut last year, Gates will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. The other members of the Class of 2025 are Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe (senior). Gates never played college football despite initially enrolling at ...

1 day ago · Gates, who caught 116 touchdown passes in a 16-year career spent entirely with the Chargers, is elected alongside defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe and cornerback Eric Allen.

1 day ago · San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates hugs quarterback Philip Rivers after the Chargers made ... [+] the playoffs with a 27-24 overtime victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. Gates and ...

22 hours ago · Former San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was officially named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 on Thursday. Gates, who spent his entire career with the ...