Antonio Gates
In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Gronk, Kelce revolutionized tight end spot in different ways

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 02, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins (85) cannot catch a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Nickell Robey-Coleman (31) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Jefferson, Higgins

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 29, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) runs into the end zone with for a touchdown after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Panthers beat Chargers 21-16 for Rhule's first NFL victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 27, 2020 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant (74) plays against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Fant, who is now with the New York Jets, spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Basketball helped power Jets' Fant to football success

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and tight end Rob Gronkowski head to the sideline during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has agreed to a reunion with Brady. The agent for the retired New England star confirmed Tuesday, April 21, 2020, that pending completion of a physical, Gronkowski has agreed to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are acquiring his rights from the Patriots. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Gronk says he's healthy and fire burns to play with Brady

By Fred Goodall Apr. 22, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, following a 16-year career that saw him finish with 116 touchdowns, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2020 04:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) greets fans before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, following a 16-year career that saw him finish with 116 touchdowns, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets 12/24/2017

Jan. 14, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Steelers-Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:46 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (8-6) at NEW YORK JETS (5-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Steelers by 3 RECORD...

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Broncos' Noah Fant experiencing usual growing pains in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 23, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

Chargers-Titans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 01:46 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (2-4) AT TENNESSEE (2-4) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Titans by 1 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Bears-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
CHICAGO (3-1) vs. OAKLAND (2-2) in London Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE _ Bears by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD _ Chicago 2-2,...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 10:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. Waller, whose career has been hampered by substance abuse issues, had seven catches for 70 yards and proved to be a matchup nightmare for Denver's defense. Denver takes on the Raiders on Sunday. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
TE Darren Waller provides rare bright spot for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) looks back after scoring a touchdown, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Kirk Cousins was an old-school quarterback in Vikings opener

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 12, 2019 02:56 AM EDT

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Carson, Calif. Henry will be placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury. He fractured the upper part of his left tibia during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Colts. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Chargers tight end Henry suffers knee injury in opener

By Joe Reedy Sep. 11, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 09:23 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 9 Houston at New Orleans, 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Texans have won three of the past four AFC South titles. J.J. Watt...

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Chargers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Costa Mesa, Calif., Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Chargers' Hunter Henry set to shine after 2018 injury

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 30, 2019 04:01 PM EDT