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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 5
49ers TE George Kittle gives his 'Mount Rushmore' of tight ends
The argument over the best tight ends of all time never truly fades. And here comes George Kittle to stoke the fires.
The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the all-time leaders in receiving touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2025
Best moments from 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony
The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed four members to its ranks, with Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe joining the sport's elite in Canton on Saturday.
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2024
Hall of Fame voters need to elect Antonio Gates this time around
Pro Football Hall of Fame voters should consider giving former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates a gold jacket after he was seemingly snubbed last year.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2024
Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Los Angeles Chargers
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2024 will officially be inducted on Aug. 3. With less than a month until the annual event in Canton, Ohio, we're examining which players — past and present — on the league's 32 teams we think will one day receive the honor. Here are three Chargers who should receive football immortality.
Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22, 2024
Son of former NFL All-Pro tight end enters transfer portal
He played a limited role this past season.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 28, 2024
John Lynch Shocked By Antonio Gates' Hall Of Fame Omission
Every year when the next Pro Football Hall of Fame class gets announced, there's always a few snubs. One of those snubs this year was tight end Antonio Gates. Many believe Gates should have been selected to the Class of 2024.
Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / February 11, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates heartbroken by Hall-of-Fame snub
To the surprise of many, San Diego-Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates was left out in the cold when it came to landing a spot in the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame this year.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 9, 2024
Antonio Gates Reacts to Now Being Selected to Hall of Fame
During the NFL Honors celebration, the 2024 Hall of Class was revealed. Though the players selected deserved the honor, there was one name missing. Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates was not selected, despite many believing that he would be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 9, 2024
Shawne Merriman Goes Off on Antonio Gates Not Making HoF
Former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is never afraid to speak his mind, and he did just that after the results of the 2024 Hall of Fame
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / February 9, 2024
Chargers great snubbed from 2024 Hall of Fame class
The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was revealed Thursday night, but a big name was missing off the list. Former Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers great tight end Antonio Gates was a finalist for the most prestigious honor in football, but did not end up making the cut of the final seven players to be named to the Hall.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2024
HOF dropped the ball by not electing Antonio Gates on first try
In a major miss by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former tight end Antonio Gates wasn't among the 2024 class of inductees.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 7, 2024
Five NFL players who should get the call to the Hall of Fame on Thursday
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 will be announced on Thursday night during the "NFL Honors" ceremony. Here are five players who should get the call.
Los Angeles Chargers News / SI.com / February 7, 2024
2024 NFL Hall of Fame: Antonio Gates, Julius Peppers Among 15 Finalists 
A handful of the greatest players in NFL history will receive a knock at their respective doors to learn they will soon be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, for the league’s elusive Hall of Fame.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 29, 2023
Pro Bowl Former LA Defenders Nominated For Hall Of Fame
For the unfortunate lack of success that the Chargers have had as an organization, countless top-tier players have come through the franchise. Philip
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28, 2023
Antonio Gates Reaches Next Step in Pro Football Hall Of Fame Induction
Antonio Gates is arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history, and he spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Chargers. Gates was recently inducted into the team's Hall of Fame, but he could be heading to Canton soon. Gates has now made it as a finalist for the 2024 HoF class.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolts From The Blue / December 28, 2023
Antonio Gates, Rodney Harrison named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Former Chargers right end Antonio Gates is primed to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame in just his first year of eligibility. On Wednesday evening, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their 15 finalists for the class of 2024.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2023
Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates are no-doubt first-ballot Hall of Famers
First-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates are the headliners for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.
Los Angeles Chargers News / SI.com / December 27, 2023
Devin Hester, Antonio Gates Among 15 Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The list of 15 former NFL players named as finalists of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 was released on Wednesday night. Some of the headliners
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 10, 2023
Watch Bolts Legendary QBs Honor Antonio Gates' HOF Induction
The Chargers organization is set to induct arguably the greatest player ever to don a Chargers uniform, Antonio Gates. He will officially be enshrined by the club where he spent his entire 16-year career.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 9, 2023
Bolts Legend Antonio Gates Picks His Top 5 TDs Ahead of HOF Induction
When people think of legendary players for the Los Angeles Chargers, they might gravitate toward Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow, Junior Seau, and Philip Rivers.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / August 5, 2023
Two players have strong case to be first-year inductions into Pro Football HOF
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 was inducted on Saturday. Today belongs to members including Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis, Zach Thomas and DeMarcus Ware.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023
Former All-Pro TE says Travis Kelce is in the GOAT conversation
Count former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates among those who are big fans of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / February 10, 2023
Players with the best chance to be 2024 first-ballot NFL Hall of Famers
Now that the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class has been announced, it is time to start to looking ahead to the new list of eligibles for the 2024 class.
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