San Diego Chargers
Antonio Gates - #85 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/18/1980 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Kent State |
| Years played | 11 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 538 | 7 |
Dixon scores twice in 49ers' win over Chargers
Anthony Dixon capped San Francisco's first two drives with 1-yard touchdown runs and the 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 20-17 Thursday night.
Chargers 2011 preview
San Diego may have the best player in the division in QB Philip Rivers, but it can't seem to find much success in the postseason. Check out our analysis of the Chargers, position by position.
Chargers release LS Binn
David Binn, the longtime long snapper for the Chargers, was released on Tuesday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Chargers win after Kolb, Fitz connect on 80-yarder
San Diego's Bryan Walters caught a 14-yard pass from Billy Volek with 3 seconds remaining to give the Chargers a 34-31 preseason victory over Arizona on Saturday night.
Chargers sign ILB Bentley
The Chargers signed veteran ILB Kevin Bentley on Wednesday to a one-year contract.
Rivers sharper than Romo, Chargers beat Cowboys
Philip Rivers led San Diego to scores on two of his three drives in the Chargers' 20-7 preseason victory over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Chargers WR Floyd suffers concussion
Chargers starting WR Malcom Floyd was knocked out of Sunday night's preseason game in Dallas after suffering a concussion.
AFC West training-camp reports
After missing much of last season because of a holdout, WR Vincent Jackson is back in San Diego, and the Chargers are glad to have him. PFW camps out with the AFC West teams.
Chargers agree with ILB Cooper
The Chargers have agreed with ILB Stephen Cooper on a one-year deal, the club announced Friday.
New faces on Chargers' 'D,' especially at linebacker
The Chargers have made some changes to their top-ranked defense with as many as five new starters on the unit, including three at linebacker.
Rivers, Chargers shine; Seahawks rally late
The Seahawks can only hope Tarvaris Jackson someday runs their offense as smoothly as Philip Rivers controls the Chargers.
Chargers OLT McNeill undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery
Chargers starting OLT Marcus McNeill has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be out two weeks.
WR Floyd re-signs with Chargers
WR Malcom Floyd, PFW's top unrestricted free agent still on the market, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chargers, the team announced Friday.
DT Liuget signs with Chargers
Now that the Chargers have agreed to a contract with DT Corey Liuget on Thursday, there are only two remaining unsigned first-round picks.
The great Gates
Chargers TE Antonio Gates has changed the skill set needed for his position in the NFL and made tight ends more relevent in fantasy football.
PLAYER NEWS
Gates caught two passes for 44 yards and one score Sunday in a 27-17 win over the Jets.|||||||
Gates has found the end zone two weeks in a row but it may be too little, too late for fantasy owners.
Gates finished with three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Chiefs Thursday night.|||||||
It was only Gates' second game this season with a touchdown. He scored in six games a year ago. Gates caught a 14-yard yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers on the game's opening drive to snap a streak of six straight quarters without a touchdown.
Gates had six catches for 81 yards and two scores Monday in a 35-24 loss to Denver.|||||||
Gates' receptions, yards and TDs were all season highs.
Gates also was active for the Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in a matchup of undefeated teams.|||||||
Gates was inactive last week after hurting his ribs in the opener at Oakland.
Gates and running back Ryan Mathews are among the San Diego Chargers' inactives for their game against the Tennessee Titans.|||||||
Gates has a rib injury.
