SAN DIEGO (AP) -Antonio Gates has agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year contract extension with the San Diego Chargers, making him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.
The contract guarantees the Pro Bowler $20.4 million, according to a person familiar with the deal, who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the figures weren’t released. The deal averages $7.235 million per season from 2011-15.
Gates blossomed from a rookie free agent to a superstar who is a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler.
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