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

Four new NFL legends are headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former defensive end Jared Allen, former Green Bay Packers ...

16, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers’ Antonio Gates warms-up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday ...

Philip Rivers, one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history, is eligible for Hall of Fame induction in 2026.

NEW ORLEANS -- Antonio Gates, who went from being an undrafted ... and topped that with 112 the next season. He was forced to retire because of a neck injury. He joins his younger brother, former ...

One of the most prolific tight ends in NFL history, Gates is first all-time among tight ... Injuries forced Sharpe to retire at age 29 after seven seasons, all with the Packers.