Antonio Gates disappointed by Hall of Fame vote, expects to get there eventually (2024)

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Antonio Gates disappointed by Hall of Fame vote, expects to get there eventually? ›

Former NFL tight end Antonio Gates was not elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot, a pretty shocking snub given his legendary career. He'll ultimately get in, but he told USA Today's Josh Peter on Friday that he couldn't help but be disappointed.

Some voters held it against Gates that he served a four-game suspension in 2015 for a failed performance-enhancing drug test. Others may have simply felt he wasn't as great a player as those who were chosen this year.

Legendary tight end Antonio Gates was denied entrance to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024. The news came as a shock to those across the football universe.

Antonio Gates, despite his incredible credentials, was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2024. Gates has more touchdown catches than any other Hall of Fame tight end and ranks third in receptions and yards.

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Antonio Gates / 40 yard dash time

The NFL unveiled its 2024 class of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, which included legends like Julius Peppers, Devin Hester and Dwight Freeney. However, there were some great NFL veterans who didn't make the cut this time, including iconic Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates.

Sayers was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 at age 34 and remains the youngest person to have received the honor. He is one of five players in the Super Bowl era to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame without ever playing a postseason game.

Defensive ends Julius Peppers and Dwight Freeney and linebacker Patrick Willis were named to the Class of '24, as were Devin Hester, the league's record-holder for kickoff and punt returns for touchdowns, and wide receiver Andre Johnson.

Reggie Wayne not elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

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According to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, Allen will not be apart of the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Tomasson also reported that Allen wouldn't be enshrined in 2023. The Vikings acquired Allen in the 2008 offseason by sending a first-round pick and two third-round picks.

"Congratulations to Patrick Willis on his well-deserved honor of being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Willis has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. He set a standard of excellence and provided exemplary leadership for his teammates.

Share: CHAPEL HILL – Carolina football legend Julius Peppers will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Hall announced during the NFL Honors program on Thursday night. Peppers is the third Tar Heel to achieve Hall of Fame status, joining Chris Hanburger (2011) and Lawrence Taylor (1999).

Antonio Gates didn't win any championships in his career.

He remains the Chargers' all-time leader in receptions (955) and receiving yards (11,841) and holds the NFL record for career touchdowns by a tight end (116). His #44 was retired by Kent State in 2010.

Height 6′ 4″, Weight 260 lbs

Antonio Gates / Height and weight

Gabriel was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 1971 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Gabriel said his lack of postseason success in the NFL – he was 0-2 in the playoffs in his career – is the only thing that kept him out of Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Are there any NFL teams without a Hall of Famer? Currently, there are three teams in the NFL that do not have a Hall of Famer from their ranks. These three teams are the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, and Houston Texans.