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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs and Luke Kuechly advance to next stage in Hall of Fame voting

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 24, 2017. Three-time All-Pros Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates were chosen as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 in their first year of eligibility. Peppers and Gates headline a group of 25 modern day semifinalists announced Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, by the Hall of Fame from a group of 173 nominees announced in September. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates headline finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 24, 2017. Three-time All-Pros Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates were chosen as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 in their first year of eligibility. Peppers and Gates headline a group of 25 modern day semifinalists announced Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, by the Hall of Fame from a group of 173 nominees announced in September. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates advance to semifinal stage for Pro Football Hall of Fame

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

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)

Antonio Gates ready to move on following 16-year career

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers' Antonio Gates warms-up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. 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/Adrian Kraus, File) **FILE**

Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

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 has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for his 16th season. The Chargers announced a one-year deal Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, with Gates, the leading receiver in franchise history. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Gates returns to familiar spot _ practicing with Chargers

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

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 has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for his 16th season. The Chargers announced a one-year deal Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, with Gates, the leading receiver in franchise history. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Chargers re-sign tight end Antonio Gates for 16th season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates looks on before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Carson, Calif. The Chargers are considering re-signing Gates after bidding a public farewell to the most prolific receiver in franchise history in April. General manager Tom Telesco isn’t sharing details about the progress of any talks with Gates to return for a 16th season.(AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Chargers GM Telesco eager for season, mum on Gates return

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, left, pushes aside Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. Gates will not return for a 16th season with the Chargers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, April 27, 2018, because the Chargers have not publicly announced their plans for Gates. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Tight end Antonio Gates will not return to LA Chargers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Antonio Gates wants to play next season, will talk to Bolts

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, bottom, celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Carson, Calif. With the catch, Gates broke the record previously held by Tony Gonzalez (111) for most touchdown receptions by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Chargers’ Gates sets mark with 112th TD as tight end

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE- This April 3, 2017 file photo shows Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates talking to reporters during an offseason workout session for the NFL football team in San Diego. Gates had never been to a Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony before last weekend, when he traveled to watch longtime teammate LaDainian Tomlinson’s stirring induction. Gates returned to practice with the Chargers on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Costa Mesa. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, file)

Chargers’ Gates back from Hall of Fame with season in sight

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Chargers say bittersweet farewells in last week in San Diego

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, OCT. 22-23 - FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, left, hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in San Diego. Even though Antonio Gates has two years left on his contract, the Chargers are getting a glimpse of his replacement, and they like what they see. Sure-handed rookie Hunter Henry has so far made a seamless transition from college, with a touchdown catch in each of his last three games. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Bolts’ Gates begins passing tight end torch to rookie Henry

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2016, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws the ball as quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) looks on during an NFL football training camp practice with the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. If Cutler is sidelined Sunday night with a sprained right thumb that forced him out during last week’s 29-14 loss to Philadelphia, Brian Hoyer is in line for his 27th career start with his fourth different team _ and his first against the Cowboys. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FANTASY PLAYS: Dixon, Prescott, Howard and other Week 4 adds

By ADAM RONIS - Associated Press