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  Chiefs | Travis Kelce sets new franchise mark    Sun Dec 23, 11:49 PM

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce posted five receptions for 54 yards one nine targets in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. He now has 98 grabs and 1,274 yards with 10 touchdowns to set a new team record for receiving yardage in a single season by a tight end, passing TE Tony Gonzalez.

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  Falcons | Julio Jones ties club record    Sun Sep 20, 07:52 PM

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones had 13 catches on 15 targets for 135 yards in a 24-20 win over the New York Giants in Week 2, tying former TE Tony Gonzalez for the most catches in a single game.

Footballguys view: The Falcons offense runs through Jones as much as any offense in the league runs through a wide receiver. He could threaten Marvin Harrison's single season reception record if he stays healthy.

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  Broncos | Julius Thomas works with Tony Gonzalez    Thu Oct 16, 10:38 PM

Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas received several tips from Tony Gonzalez this offseason. 'I wasn't going to rest on what I did last year,' Thomas said. 'I was really determined to come in and keep working and try to find every way I could to get better.'

Footballguys view: The work Thomas did this offseason is certainly helping him dominate this season. He's the top tight end in fantasy football, and Thomas is leading the league with nine touchdown receptions so far. With the way that he's catching touchdowns on such a frequent basis, he could surpass the single-season record (17) for touchdowns by tight ends in a season (Rob Gronkowski, 2011).

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez released    Tue Mar 11, 05:36 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have released the rights to retired TE Tony Gonzalez.

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  Falcons | GM does not expect Tony Gonzalez to return    Wed Feb 12, 12:04 PM

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he does not believe retired TE Tony Gonzalez will come back at any point next season.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez previously stated he could return to the team around Thanksgiving if they're on a hot streak. The team is moving forward as if they won't have Gonzalez around at all in 2014.

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  NFL | Tony Gonzalez could consider returning    Thu Feb 6, 06:56 PM

Retired TE Tony Gonzalez admitted that he may consider returning to a team during the stretch run next season. 'Maybe, if the team is hot in November, 9-2 or something, I could come back for the last two months,' Gonzalez said.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is like a comic-book hero, he's never really retired. We're expecting the Falcons to bounce back in 2014. They could be hot by the time Thanksgiving rolls around. Gonzalez isn't at the top of his game anymore, but he's not washed up either. His return would certainly help the team.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez not thinking of returning    Sun Jan 26, 08:03 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez said he is at peace with his decision to retire this offseason.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez came back for one more year in 2013, and things didn't go as planned. He could still play, so be prepared to hear stories about him being lured out of retirement.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez to play in Pro Bowl    Tue Jan 21, 07:59 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez will be added to the 2014 Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement for San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis (undisclosed).

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez probable    Fri Dec 27, 03:47 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 27, and is listed as probable for Week 17.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is likely to end his career this week. He's sworn this will be his final season, even though the Falcons have had a terrible season.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited    Thu Dec 26, 04:27 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.

Footballguys view: Gonzo won't miss his last game, so expect him in there and for him to produce TE1 numbers, albeit on the low end of the spectrum.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez practicing    Thu Dec 26, 01:43 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is participating in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.

Footballguys view: Gonzo should finish the season - and his career - with a solid game against Carolina. We have him as a decent TE1 play if you have a game this weekend.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited in practice    Wed Dec 25, 04:32 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez will be limited most of the week with this toe injury. This game in Week 17 is likely the last one in his storied career.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez expected to play    Sat Dec 21, 09:56 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is expected to play Week 16 even though he is listed as questionable for the game.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez questionable    Sat Dec 21, 07:13 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited during practice Saturday, Dec. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is a mid-range TE1 this week. It's a tough matchup against the 49ers on Monday night.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited in practice    Fri Dec 20, 03:54 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 20.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited in practice    Thu Dec 19, 03:59 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 19.

Footballguys view: Gonzo should be fine, so we'll see him this weekend where he will serve as a low-end TE 1 for championship week.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez won't change his mind    Thu Dec 19, 01:04 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez remains set on retiring after the season. 'I could keep playing. I know I could.... But it's over,' Gonzalez said. He would consider continuing to play if there were a team based out of Los Angeles.

Footballguys view: We hate to wave goodbye to Tony G on a note like this, but even after a poor season he's done. Maybe the poor season even solidified it. We have him going out on a relatively high note though--you can start him as a low-end TE1 this week.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez sitting    Wed Dec 18, 11:44 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is not practicing Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Footballguys view: Just a veteran day off--Tony G will be playing this weekend and is a borderline TE1 against San Francisco.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez joins elite club    Sun Dec 15, 06:11 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez had team-highs with six receptions, 62 yards and a touchdown in the Week 15 game against the Washington Redskins. Gonzalez also went over 15,000 receiving yards for his career, joining former WRs Isaac Bruce, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Jerry Rice in the elite club.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is winding down his NFL career with play that shows that he is a still a strong NFL player in this late stage of his career. Tim Wright had a big game today against Gonzalez's Week 16 opponent, San Francisco, so his owners can likely feel ok about having him in their lineups.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez active    Sun Dec 15, 12:04 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is active for the team's Week 15 game.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez questionable    Fri Dec 13, 04:02 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and is questionable for Week 15.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited in practice    Thu Dec 12, 03:51 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 12.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez hasn't been a very good start for most of the season, but two scores in two weeks makes him a decent emergency tight end against a vulnerable Washington defense. He's a fringe TE1 but the floor could be low.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited in practice    Wed Dec 11, 04:08 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Footballguys view: It's Wednesday, the veteran day of rest around the league. Gonzalez should be good to go for the team's Week 15 game against Washington.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez active    Sun Dec 8, 11:42 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is active for the team's Week 14 game.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez expected to play    Sun Dec 8, 09:41 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is expected to play in the team's Week 14 game. Gonzalez has been questionable all week with a toe injury.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is a safe but unexciting tight end option. You should consider an upside play like Ladarius Green over him if you need upside in your lineup.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez questionable    Fri Dec 6, 01:55 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is questionable for Week 14.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited    Thu Dec 5, 04:50 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice again Thursday, Dec. 5.

Footballguys view: It hasn't been a great season for Gonzalez or his owners but this is a decent matchup. If he plays--and this is likely a veteran day so we expect him to--it's a good enough matchup to plug him in as a low-end TE1.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited     Wed Dec 4, 04:54 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Footballguys view: Most veterans get Wednesday off. It's a good sign that Gonzalez is practicing today, even if he's merely limited.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez active    Sun Dec 1, 11:54 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is active for the team's Week 13 game.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez questionable    Fri Nov 29, 06:08 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is questionable for Week 13. However, he's expected to play against the Buffalo Bills this weekend.

Footballguys view: Gonzo is going to play, and he's going to perform like a low-end TE1 for your fantasy team.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez practicing    Thu Nov 28, 11:16 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is practicing Thursday, Nov. 28.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez should be ready to play on Sunday. Start him as a low end TE1 against the Bills in Week 13.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited    Wed Nov 27, 04:53 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 27.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez expected to play    Wed Nov 20, 03:07 PM

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is listed as questionable for Week 12 but is expected to play in the game.

Footballguys view: The Falcons have a short week as they play the Saints on Thursday night. Their offense will need to score a bunch of points to keep up with the high-powered Saints offense.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez practicing    Wed Nov 20, 11:46 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is practicing Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is back in action today. He should be ready to go on Thursday night against the Saints.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez not practicing    Tue Nov 19, 02:44 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was not seen on the practice field Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Footballguys view: It's likely just a day of rest for the veteran here.

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  Falcons | No practice for Tony Gonzalez    Mon Nov 18, 09:35 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) did not practice Monday, Nov. 18.

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  Falcons | Optimistic Tony Gonzalez will play    Sun Nov 17, 09:17 AM

The Atlanta Falcons are optimistic TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) will be able to play in the team's Week 11 game. Gonzalez will be a game time decision.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez has still been small in the box scores as of late. Bench him if you have another viable option.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez questionable    Fri Nov 15, 02:45 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is questionable for Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It sounds as if he'll be a game-time decision. Gonzalez has missed only two games in his 17-year career.

Footballguys view: Even if Gonzalez plays, he has been struggling to make a splash in the box score lately. Try to go in another direction if you have a decent #2 option.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez sits    Fri Nov 15, 11:56 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is out of practice Friday, Nov. 15.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez might give it a go, but he has been coming up small in the box score anyway, so it is probably better to pick up a tight end like Scott Chandler, Rob Housler, or one of the Eagles tight ends off of the waiver wire this week. Rookie Levine Toilolo could get a large role in Gonzalez's absence.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez does not practice    Thu Nov 14, 02:17 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 14.

Footballguys view: Should be nothing hinky going on here, just another veteran's day off. Gonzalez has been struggling just like the rest of the offense. He's a low-end TE1, but if Roddy White can start producing, he could become a mid-tier tight end again.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez does not practice    Wed Nov 13, 04:10 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Footballguys view: It's just a day of rest here. Gonzalez should practice later in the week.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez not sure of status    Mon Nov 11, 01:44 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) is unsure of his status heading into Week 11, and he indicated that he'll likely have more tests this week to determine the severity of the ailment. 'I played on it,' he said. 'Wasn't able to go full speed, but we'll see how it goes the next day. Usually when you have injuries, you can get through it through in the game. Then the next day after it calms down and swells up a little bit, then that's when the trouble starts. So, we'll see how it goes. Tomorrow, I'm going to wake up, and hopefully it's not that bad.' Gonzalez finished with only three catches for 29 yards on five targets in Week 10.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez is one of the most durable players in NFL history. He hasn't missed a game since 2006 and has missed only two games in his 16-plus year NFL career.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez extends streak    Mon Nov 11, 02:37 AM

Updating a previous item, Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) still managed to catch three passes for 29 yards and extend his string of games with at least one catch to 204.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez nicked up    Sun Nov 10, 04:48 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) suffered an injured toe on his left foot in Week 10.

Footballguys view: Gonzalez and the Falcons appear to be slowing down as the playoffs are out of reach this year. He is getting back towards to low TE1 value, which is where he appeared to be after a few weeks into this season before a brief resurgence. He'll have a chance to bounce back against the Bucs next week.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez open to trade    Tue Oct 29, 09:15 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez said he is open to a trade if the team wanted to deal him. 'I love my guys on this team too much to go ask for a trade,' Gonzalez said. 'It would be something that would come from them where they said, 'Hey, it makes sense because we could get something good for you and send you to a team that's a contender.' So I understand the thought process behind that.'

Footballguys view: We'll see if the Falcons have a deal in place for Gonzalez before the trade deadline passes later today. Going back to Kansas City would make a lot of sense for the veteran as he's looking to make a run at a Super Bowl to finish out his career.

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  Falcons | Still not trading Tony Gonzalez    Tue Oct 29, 09:04 AM

The Atlanta Falcons remain uninterested in trading TE Tony Gonzalez.

Footballguys view: Everybody has a price. The Falcons are going nowhere this season, and could perhaps unload Gonzalez in his final year for a future asset.

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  Falcons | Roddy White out    Fri Oct 18, 03:18 PM

Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (ankle, hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 7.

Footballguys view: Tony Gonzalez is the only viable fantasy play in the Falcons passing game. That includes Matt Ryan, whose ceiling is very limited with such inexperienced and likely overwhelmed wide receivers this week.

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez being double teamed    Fri Oct 18, 12:06 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez has been jammed by two defenders, much like what is done to stop a gunner on special teams, in recent games against the New England Patriots and New York Jets. The coverage was flagged for a penalty in the second quarter in the game against the Jets, when CB David Harris was whistled for defensive holding against Gonzalez. 'I think it's illegal,' Gonzalez said. 'I do know they called it right when I got to 5 yards. So if I can get to 5 yards, then they're going to call it, it seems like, which is good news for me. Because that's no fun going out there and getting double-teamed like that.'

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  Falcons | Tony Gonzalez has not asked for trade    Thu Oct 17, 12:12 PM

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez said he has not asked for a trade from the team, and does not plan on "jumping ship."

Footballguys view: Gonzalez knows this season isn't quite the swan song he wants it to be, but gets respect for hanging in there anyway. He's going to be a huge portion of the offense now that Julio Jones is out and Steven Jackson and Roddy White are still hurt.

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  Falcons | Won't trade Tony Gonzalez    Tue Oct 15, 10:09 AM

The Atlanta Falcons are not going to trade TE Tony Gonzalez.

Footballguys view: They keep saying that Gonzalez is not on the trade block. However, we feel if the price was right they might try to get something for the veteran tight end. We'll see if the Falcons go ahead and add a wide receiver via trade to take the place of Julio Jones.

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