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Tony Gonzalez Likely To Retire

Found January 21, 2013 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tony Gonzalez
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons' tight end Tony Gonzalez said that Sunday's game was probably his last.Fantasy Spin:It's a shame to lose a great tight end like Gonzalez. He's been at or near the top at his position since 1999. We can always hope he misses it next summer and changes his mind because after a 93-catch, 930-yard, 8 TD season he appears to still be capable of giving fantasy owners quality numbers.
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