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Gavino Borquez

Watch: Current/former Chargers pay homage to Antonio Gates

What a career it was for Antonio Gates.

The 39-year old announced that he is retiring from the NFL after posting one of the most polished resumes by anyone that has played the position.

Gates retires with 236 games played (190 starts), and posted a franchise-leading 955 receptions, 11,841 receiving yards and 116 touchdowns.

Gates’ legacy will forever be coveted by fans of the Chargers, as well as his former teammates and coaches.

To pay respect to Gates, current and former members of the team let their voices be heard in a compilation video.

It includes quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Drew Brees, running back Melvin Gordon, defensive end Melvin Ingram, safety Eric Weddle, Shawne Merriman and LaDainian Tomlinson among others.

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