it was a bit shocking not to see Antonio Gates' name included. Though it was the first year of eligibility for the former Los Angeles Chargers tight end, he deserved to be in that class.

Antonio Gates, one of the best tight ends in NFL history, is a finalist for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class ...

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight ...

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is one of the greatest to ever play the position, not that it stopped the Hall of Fame from inexplicably denying him first-ballot status. Gates ...

Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists include two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and prolific pass-catchers Antonio Gates and Reggie Wayne.

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, tight end Antonio ... year that Gates has been selected as a finalist. The all-time reception leader in franchise history for the Chargers, Gates ...

2017 Green Bay Packers Antonio Gates, tight End — 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers Torry Holt, wide receiver — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars Luke Kuechly, ...

Highlighting the list are New York Giants legend Eli Manning, Los Angeles Chargers great Antonio Gates and a handful of others. Of the 15 finalists, five are first-year eligibles, including ...