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 …

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.

4 days ago · Chargers Antonio Gates catches pass against the Kansas City Cheifs on Nov. 28, 2004 (K.C. Alfred, The San Diego Union-Tribune) Gates’ story is one of the most unlikely in NFL history.

2 days ago · Former San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates receives his Hall of Fame door knock from former San Diego Chargers running back and Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson.

3 days 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 ...

4 days ago · Antonio Gates spent 14 of his 16 NFL seasons in America's Finest City. Honestly, it doesn't matter where he ended his career. San Diego football fans have something to celebrate.

4 days ago · Former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame Antonio Gates became an icon at his position with an NFL-leading 116 touchdown catches. (Adrian Kraus / Associated Press)

3 days ago · Los Angeles Chargers great Antonio Gates was officially enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class at NFL Honors. Before that much-deserved reveal, though, Gates himself ...

4 days ago · 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 ...

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 …