News about Antonio Gates

Julius Peppers, a former defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, and the Los Angeles Chargers close to becoming first-time finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 in their first years on the ballot. The only first-timers to make the 15-player cut are Gates and Peppers. Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne have been finalists five times and will again be in this year's pool. As Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates, there are seven of whom will return to the poll, including Patrick Willis, Andre Johnson and Jared Allen.

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is expected to be the fourth tight end in NFL history with 11,000 receiving yards. Also more impressive: Some of the performances predates Taylor Swift's time in the industry. Although Swifties are only now learning about the University of Cincinnati product that was born in Cleveland, Kelce's 11-year NFL career made him one of the best tight ends in league history. As a result, the two-time Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowl pick, who was selected in the league's all-decade team for the 2010s, is a seven-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl champion. Kelce now has 10,927 receiving yards to his name, and the 11,000-yard team is looking for tight ends Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, and Antonio Gates.