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Team for the Ages: Tony Gonzalez was elite among all pass catchers

Chiefs, Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez

Legacy one-liner

The career stats put up by Tony Gonzalez aren’t just the best of any tight end in NFL history; they’re among the best of any pass catcher. His 1,325 receptions are second all-time only to WR Jerry Rice. His 15,127 receiving yards are sixth among all players, and his 111 touchdowns are seventh. In 17 consistently brilliant seasons, Gonzalez was voted to 14 Pro Bowls, tied for first among all players with Peyton Manning, Bruce Matthews and Merlin Olsen.

They said it

“Tony Gonzalez is the greatest tight end in the history of the National Football League and one of the greatest Chiefs of all time.