Antonio Gates has had 104 touchdowns during his career with the Chargers. Take a look at top photos of some of those 104 TD's.
Melvin Gordon takes a handoff from quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Melvin Gordon scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Melvin Gordon scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Anthony Lynn watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Anthony Lynn watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Philip Rivers passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Philip Rivers passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Keenan Allen runs in front of Oakland Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Keenan Allen runs in front of Oakland Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Philip Rivers gestures at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) is tackled by Hayes Pullard during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) is tackled by Korey Toomer during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) is tackled by Korey Toomer during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) high steps into the endzone with a 9-yard scoring reception during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 19, 2010. The Chargers defeated the Jaguars 38-13. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) scores on a 11-yard reception during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers on November 6, 2011. The Packers defeated the Chargers 45-38. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Malcom Floyd during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) scores against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates celebrates his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )
Sunday, October 5, 2014, The Chargers are set to take on the Jets at the Q, and wear pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates scores on a 22-yard pass in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, during their NFL football game in San Diego, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
FILE San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates crosses the goal line with a touchdown recption against the Jacksonville Jaguars in this Oct. 10, 2004 in San Diego. The former Kent State basketball player has 11 touchdowns this season and has become the go to receiver for the first place Chargers. As every Sunday passes, though, his hoops career grows more distant. Gates continues to emerge as one of the NFL's top playmakers, a seemingly unstoppable tight end who's helping power the Chargers toward a long-sought playoff berth. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates beats Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor for an 11 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter Monday Oct. 10, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Melvin Gordon celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
The Chargers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Monday Night Football showdown losing on the last play, 24-20
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Trevor Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Trevor Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Trevor Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Trevor Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Trevor Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Trevor Williams
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Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Keenan Allen
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Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Keenan Allen
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Keenan Allen
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Ingram
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Ingram
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Joey Bosa
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Joey Bosa
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Joey Bosa
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Joey Bosa
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Philip Rivers
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Philip Rivers
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Tyrell Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Tyrell Williams
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Philip Rivers
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Philip Rivers
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Antonio Gates
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Antonio Gates
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Gordon
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Gordon
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Gordon
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Gordon
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Gordon
Week 6: LAC vs. OAK - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 - Melvin Gordon
Over the last 13 seasons, Antonio Gates has authored one of the greatest careers for a tight end in NFL history, rewriting the San Diego Chargers record books in the process.
His story is far from over.
Gates and the Bolts have agreed to a new two-year contract, making 2016 the latest chapter in the 35 year old's Hall of Fame worthy career.
Already the franchise leader in career receptions (844), receiving yards (10,644) and touchdown catches (104), Gates enters 2016 on the precipice of history. He became only the seventh player in NFL history to reach 100 career touchdowns last season, and his 104 total TD catches are just seven shy of Tony Gonzalez' all-time mark for a tight end. Gates' 104 touchdown catches are the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2003. Number 85 currently ranks third among all tight ends in league history in total receptions and receiving yards.
Philip Rivers and Gates enter 2016 as the most prolific QB-TE tandem ever to play the game. They've connected for 77 touchdowns, which are the most in NFL history. The 13-year veteran also has 21-career multi-touchdown games, which are most ever for a tight end ahead of Gonzalez (18) and Rob Gronkowksi (14). His last multi-TD game came last year against the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching the 273rd and 274th touchdown passes of Rivers' career which tied and then passed Joe Montana for 12th all-time.
