Gates consistently provided key catches, especially on third downs, and served as a safety value for Chargers quarterbacks ...

In honor of his achievement, the Chargers celebrated by adopting a goat in Gates's honor. The goat, a nod to the team considering Gates the "greatest of all time" tight end, is named Gatesy after him.

The NFL announced the 2025 Hall of Fame class Thursday night, and Antonio Gates, former Kent basketball star and retired Los ...