Philip Rivers, following a decent first half, looked uncomfortable against coach Rex Ryan’s cagey Jets defense that Tom Brady ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Antonio Gates ... after being drafted by the Chargers. “The opportunity I got speaks volumes of how (the Chargers) believed in me,” Gates said. “I’m happy it all ...

Tight end Antonio Gates ... An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Gates entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the San Diego Chargers in 2003. He played basketball at Kent State and helped ...

Afterward, Allen ran to Cunningham, who was on crutches on the sideline ... hires | Free agency | Draft San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, 2003-2018 Gates, who played only basketball at Kent State ...

NEW ORLEANS — Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe were ... NFL's top tight ends after being drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2003 and playing only for them in a ...

Tight end Antonio Gates, cornerback Eric Allen ... An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Gates entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the San Diego Chargers in 2003. He played basketball at Kent ...

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

Remarkably, Gates caught more TD passes than Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez, who was elected six years ago, despite playing in 34 fewer games. Gates had eight seasons with at least eight ...

In honor of his achievement, the Chargers celebrated by adopting a goat in Gates's honor. The goat, a nod to the team ...