Found February 07, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates could end up looking for a new job, since he’s scheduled to receive a $6.4 million option bonus this offseason and a $4 million salary for the 2012 season. The 31 year-old Gates is obviously on the back end of his career and might be given the option of taking a pay cut or being released by the Chargers. One of the most alarming things about Gates is that he hasn’t played a complete 16 game regular season since 2009.  He’s battled through injuries throughout his career and it seems like he’s been injured more often over the past few seasons.    
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