Antonio Gates Gets 5-Year Extension

Very well done and greatly deserved..The Chargers and Antonio Gates agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year contract extension, making him the highest paid NFL tight end.

Since his rookie year, Antonio Gates leads all tight ends in touchdown catches with 59. He ranks second in yards with 6,223 and third in catches with 479. He has led the Chargers in catches each of the last six seasons. And he also topped the team with 79 catches and a career best 1,157 with eight touchdowns last season. Antonio Gates is also a 6-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, he was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team (2000-2009).

It sure is comforting to know that Antonio Gates, THE best tight end in the NFL and a fan favorite will be wearing the Chargers' uni for years to come. Well done indeed, AJ.