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Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career

He will join the Chargers front office as a legends ambassador.
Credit: AP
FILE - 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)

LOS ANGELES — Antonio Gates has announced his retirement. Gates spent his entire 16-year career with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, with whom he became one of the most prolific tight ends in the NFL despite not playing college football. 

His 116 touchdown catches are the most by a tight end. 

Gates did not play this season. He will join the Chargers front office as a legends ambassador. He is the franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. His 220 regular-season games are second. 

He had eight seasons when he had eight or more touchdowns and 21 multi-TD games. 

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