Found April 23, 2009 on Musket Fire:
Look who’s smiling now, it’s Tony Gonzalez, as he was finally granted his wish and his freedom.  It was just made official late this afternoon that the Kansas City Chiefs, have traded the ten time Pro Bowler to the Atlanta Falcons, for a second round pick in the 2010 draft.  LOL, yes you read that [...]
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