Chargers News: Antonio Gates is in the Hall of Fame!

Good morning, chargers fans!

On Thursday night, the former chargers tight end and franchisian legend Antonio Gates was appointed Pro Football Hall of Fame class in 2025. He was one of four players who made up the class that was held as the smallest since 2005. With defensive back Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and wide receive Sterling Sharpe.

To start this beautiful Friday, let’s go ahead and use this open thread to share our favorite memories of gates with chargers and generally show our appreciation of what he did for this team and its fanbase.

And now for today’s links.

Antonio Gates were appointed pro football hall of fame class in 2025 (Chargers.com)

Here’s why Antonio Gates came to Hall of Fame (Chargers.com)

Check out the best Reactions on social media To Antonio Gates coming into the Hall of Fame (Chargers Wire)

The importance of Antonio Gates Make it into Hall of Fame for Chargers Fans (Bolt Beat)

Josh Allen Beat Lamar Jackson to NFL MVP (ESPN)

Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald Heading the newly qualified players for 2026 Hall of Fame Class (ESPN)

Eli Manning Don’t get into the Hall of Fame in his first year with eligibility (CBS SPORTS)

Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died at the age of 102 (nfl.com)

Marshall Faulk is Colorado’s new running backs coach (Pro Football Talk)

Ranking of 10 Best Super Bowl -Half -Time Show of all times (sports illustrated)