Gates, who caught 116 touchdown passes in a 16-year career spent entirely with the Chargers, is elected alongside defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe and cornerback Eric Allen.

He is the franchise's all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, and his numbers are much higher than those of fellow Chargers tight end Kellen Winslow, who is also in the Hall of Fame.

NEW ORLEANS — Former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was ... He redefined the tight end position in a way no one has since Kellen Winslow, and I can’t wait to see him put on that gold jacket ...

Philip Rivers, following a decent first half, looked uncomfortable against coach Rex Ryan’s cagey Jets defense that Tom Brady ...

Remarkably, Gates caught more TD passes than Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez, who was elected six years ago, despite playing in 34 fewer games. Gates had eight seasons with at least eight ...

One of which is fellow Chargers great Kellen Winslow, who Gates surpassed in just about every metric during his time with the Bolts. Gates finished his 16-year career as one of the greatest ...

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Since its founding more than a century ago, the NFL has progressed to become the most prestigious American football league on the planet and one of the best sports leagues in the w ...