Gates, who caught 116 touchdown passes in a 16-year career spent entirely with the Chargers, is elected alongside defensive ...

Gates consistently provided key catches, especially on third downs, and served as a safety value for Chargers quarterbacks ...

The Chargers legendary tight end was announced as an inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on Thursday night ...

When creating a Mount Rushmore of the greatest Los Angeles Chargers of all time, the list can't be complete with tight end Antonio Gates. Thursday night at the NFL Honors, Gates was officially ...

Gates, a five-time AP All-Pro tight end who grew up in Detroit and attended Detroit Central, was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

NEW ORLEANS — Antonio ... all-time reception leader, the all-time touchdown leader for the Chargers, essentially, and getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.” After retiring in 2018, Gates ...

He retired after the 2018 season without ever changing teams. Antonio Gates ranks first all-time in Chargers receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He is 7th overall in receiving ...

Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates was ... getting in on his second try. Gates is unquestionably one of the best tight ends in NFL history, and another all-time great player at the position ...

Antonio Gates, one of the best players in the history of the Los Angeles Chargers and one of the best tight ends of all time, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The announcement ...