Chargers legend Antonio Gates and three-time All-Pro defensive end Julius Peppers headline the list of 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.

Antonio Gates is once again a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gates — who owns the record for most touchdown receptions by a tight end in NFL history (116) — was announced among a ...

A three-time First-Team All-Pro (2004) and two-time second-team honoree (2009-2010), Gates ended his career with the most receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns in Chargers franchise history.

Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years.

Antonio Gates celebrates a touchdown in 2013. REUTERS He tallied 955 catches for 11,841 yards and 116 touchdowns in his legendary career, spanning 2003-18 with the Chargers — both in San Diego ...

The Chargers, whose all-time leading pass-catcher Antonio Gates is being enshrined in 2025, will face the 2024 NFC North champs. By Garrett Podell. Apr 23, 2025 ...

Antonio Gates had a Hall-of-Fame career. Despite being a basketball player in college at Kent State, Gates was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2003.

The Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions will play in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31 — the NFL’s annual preseason kickoff — at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio at 8 p.m. ET.

Antonio Gates has advanced in his next attempt to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gates — who owns the record for most touchdown receptions by a tight end in NFL history (116) — was announced ...