Atlanta Falcons
Tony Gonzalez - #88 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 247 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/27/1976 |
| Birthplace | Torrance, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 17 |
| Drafted | 1997, 1st round, 13th pick by Chiefs |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | 930 | 8 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Gonzalez, who has more catches than any tight end in NFL history, announced Tuesday he is returning to the Falcons for the 2013 season.|||||||
Gonzalez said during the season he was 95 percent sure he would retire after the 2012 season. His productive season made it difficult to stick with the retirement plan. Gonzalez, who turned 37 last month, led the Falcons with 93 catches for 930 yards and eight touchdowns. Each total set a high for his four seasons in Atlanta. He added 14 catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns in the team's two postseason games.
Gonzalez caught eight passes for 78 yards and a TD in Sunday conference title game loss.|||||||
The 36-year-old Gonzalez still has a 13th Pro Bowl to play in, but after spending the season saying he was 95 percent certain he'll retire, he sounded like he's now at 100 percent.
Gonzalez finished with 11 catches for 122 yards and two scores during Sunday's 31-27 loss at New Orleans.|||||||
With 101 TD receptions, Gonzalez is the first tight end to reach triple digits. He leads his position with 617 yards this season.
Gonzalez caught 13 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown Sunday at Washington.|||||||
Gonzalez continues to shine at age 36 and should be a started in all fantasy formats.
Gonzalez hauled in nine receptions for 91 yards and another touchdown during Sunday's 27-3 win at San Diego.|||||||
Gonzalez is averaging 71.3 yards and has scored in each of Atlanta's first three games. He remains one of quarterback Matt Ryan's favorite targets and should continue to produce at a high level all season.
