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. ... Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: Jan. 14, 2025 Other members of the Class of 2025: Eric Allen, Jared ...

2 days ago · The Chargers legendary tight end was announced as an inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on Thursday night. ... Why Antonio Gates Made the Pro Football Hall of Fame Feb 07, 2025 at 11:01 AM. Eric Smith. Editorial Director. There are football players that leave a lasting impact on the NFL. ...

2 days ago · Gates, the NFL's All-Time Leader in Touchdown Receptions by a Tight End, Headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors in New Orleans Antonio Gates, among the most prolific players to ever compete in the National Football League and one of the greatest ...

2 days ago · The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LIX. ... Antonio Gates. One of the greatest Chargers of all time in San Diego ...

1 day ago · Gates, the NFL's All-Time Leader in Touchdown Receptions by a Tight End, Headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors in New Orleans The Chargers legendary tight end was announced as an inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on Thursday ...

2 days ago · Minnesota Vikings’ Jared Allen, former professional football player hugs Antonio Gates as they are introduced into the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2025, during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans.

1 day ago · Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years.

2 days ago · NEW ORLEANS — Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe comprise a streamlined 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class after changes to the voting process raised the bar for ...

2 days ago · Antonio Gates, a five-time AP All-Pro tight end who grew up in Detroit and attended Central High School, was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 in New Orleans on Thursday night.

3 days ago · The Hall of Famers who delivered the news to the new class members were: RANDALL McDANIEL, a college teammate of Eric Allen’s. STEVE HUTCHINSON, a pro teammate of Jared Allen’s. LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON, a pro teammate of Antonio Gates’. SHANNON SHARPE, brother of Sterling Sharpe. The annual selection meeting capped the lengthy 2025 selection process.