Player Page

Weather | Roster

Tony Gonzalez | Tight End

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (37) / 2/27/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 247
College: California
Contract: view contract details
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

Tony Gonzalez is "100 percent" certain 2013 will be his final season.
As PFT's Mike Florio points out, that's a five-percent upgrade on Gonzalez's "95 percent" certainty 2012 would be his last season. Gonzalez also admitted to being "a little tempted" to break Jerry Rice's all-time catch record. Gonzalez is currently 307 grabs behind. It's time to adopt a "believe it when you see it" approach to Gonzalez's retirement. Apr 5 - 12:18 PM
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Tony Gonzalez expects the Falcons to "work with (him)" on his training camp schedule.

"The lines of communication are open," Gonzalez said. The 37-year-old tight end wants some extra family time heading into his 17th NFL season. It's unclear how much time Gonzo has in mind, but he may not be a regular presence at Falcons Park until mid-August. It isn't a concern for one of the game's hardest workers.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 5 - 10:38 AM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Falcons re-signed TE Tony Gonzalez to a two-year, $14 million contract.

The deal contains $7 million guaranteed. The 2014 side of the deal will almost certainly be treated as a player option. Gonzalez's 2013 cap charge is $5.25 million. Newly 37, Gonzalez racked up 93 catches for 930 yards and eight touchdowns in 2012, ranking third among tight ends in fantasy points. We expect he'll be a top five or six finisher again in 2013. Dirk Koetter's pass-first offense has a buoying effect even if Gonzo's on-field performance slips a bit.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Mar 15 - 12:53 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Updating an earlier item, free agent Tony Gonzalez has "informed the Falcons he's coming back," and is "working out a new deal now."

"After discussing it with my family and really, truly struggling with this decision, I informed the Falcons I would like to return for one more shot," Gonzalez told FOX's Jay Glazer. It's a coup for persistent GM Thomas Dimitroff, and takes a major need off Atlanta's shopping list. The Falcons could still search for Gonzo's eventual replacement in the draft, but probably not until the mid-to-late rounds. It might be unwise to expect Gonzalez to match his 93/930/8 line in 2013, but he returns as a locked-and-loaded TE1.
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Mar 12 - 12:50 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Free agent Tony Gonzalez has given the "green light" to his agent to negotiate a contract with the Falcons.

It's happening. Super agent Tom Condon will begin to "explore" an agreement on Tuesday, but it's "unclear whether a deal could be struck immediately." As previously reported, Gonzalez is believed to be seeking about $7 million, and would like to skip some or most of training camp. Considering the desperation with which the Falcons have pursued him, those shouldn't be major stumbling blocks.
Source: USA Today
Mar 12 - 12:28 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

SI's Peter King reports free agent Tony Gonzalez is leaning toward returning for a 17th season in part because a "golden (T.V.) job hasn't opened" up.

Gonzalez can blame Ray Lewis for that, who reportedly struck a deal with ESPN before the Ravens' season was over. Gonzalez was still playing at a high level in 2012, but the Falcons could have reason to worry about his commitment level if he returns. His reported desire to skip a chunk of camp is understandable, but an obvious indication he already has one foot out the door.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Mar 11 - 9:07 AM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

USA Today's Jim Corbett reports free agent Tony Gonzalez is expected to inform the Falcons that he will return for the 2013 season.

The report cites a person familiar with Gonzalez's thinking. "There's a pretty darn good chance that he comes back," the person said. "He's been chasing that Super Bowl for a long time. If I was a betting man, I'd say he'd be on the side of trying to come back." When Gonzalez returns -- likely on a one-year deal worth about $7 million -- the Falcons are expected to put him on a limited training camp regimen out of respect for the 37-year-old's body. Gonzo has been selected to 13 Pro Bowls. He's the NFL's all-time leader in catches (1,242) and yards (14,268) by a tight end.
Source: USA Today
Mar 10 - 4:40 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

The Falcons are "cautiously optimistic" that free agent Tony Gonzalez will return for his age-37 season, but only at the right price.

That "price" appears to be $7 million and the luxury of being able to miss some or all of training camp. "If we offer him the money, he'll most likely be back for one more," said one team source. "He'll most likely be looking to miss training camp, though." The heightened salary request isn't expected to be a major road block, though the whole missing camp issue could. "The money is there," a source said. "Working out the days he can miss is the biggest holdup." We expect Gonzo back.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Mar 10 - 1:29 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff acknowledges the sooner free agent Tony Gonzalez makes a decision on his future, the "better" it will be for the team.

The Falcons had previously insisted Gonzalez was under "no timetable" to make a decision, but they'd clearly like to know his answer before the start of free agency. "Tony needs to come to his decision and be at peace with his decision," Dimitroff said. The Falcons have little to lose by ratcheting up the public pressure on Gonzalez, but the future Hall-of-Famer — and free agent — holds all the cards in negotiations.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Feb 19 - 4:35 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

ESPN's Ed Werder reported on SportsCenter Tuesday that free agent Tony Gonzalez is beginning to "waver" on his previous retirement plans.

"I'm told virtually everyone in the Falcons' organization has been campaigning for Gonzalez to make one more Super Bowl run," said Werder. "And I'm told that he's beginning to waver. The people who have spoken to him seem to believe that they're making progress. In fact, one player close to Gonzalez told me 'I think, if the circumstances are right, that Tony Gonzalez will return.'" We also expect Gonzalez back. He has too much good football left.
Feb 19 - 11:19 AM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

SI's Peter King believes free agent Tony Gonzalez could be "feeling out his TV opportunities" before deciding whether to re-sign with the Falcons.

Smooth and insightful during interviews, Gonzalez will surely draw interest as an analyst. However, King believes the situation is "fluid," and that Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff saying it's "50-50" his tight end returns was a "significant step" toward Gonzalez signing up for a last ride. We believe Gonzalez ultimately decides in favor of one more Super Bowl run.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Feb 18 - 9:57 AM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Profootballtalk.com wouldn't be "shocked" if teams other than the Falcons reach out to free agent Tony Gonzalez.

Neither would we, but it would be shocking if Gonzalez considered signing with anyone else. Within reason, Gonzalez will be allowed to name his price in Atlanta, and knows firsthand the Falcons are a Super Bowl-quality team. The tea leaves are beginning to suggest Gonzalez will sign up for one more ride, and it won't be anywhere other than Atlanta.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Feb 15 - 8:59 AM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff believes "it's a lot closer to 50/50" that Tony Gonzalez returns.

"I don’t believe, not stating that he would be lying to anyone, but I don’t believe the 95 percent," Dimitroff said. "I want to believe it’s a lot closer to 50/50, to be honest with you, and we've had discussions." Dimitroff added that when the personnel staff reviews the 2013 roster, Gonzalez's name has stayed on it. The tide is starting to change, and it's looking more and more likely that Gonzo may return for one more Super Bowl run. He'll have to sign a new contract to do so, though, as he's a free agent. It shouldn't be a major hurdle.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Feb 14 - 7:54 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

Falcons coach Mike Smith reiterated Wednesday there's "no timetable" for free agent Tony Gonzalez to reach a decision on his NFL future.

"I don’t that there is anything concrete in terms of a timetable," Smith said. "But I think that conversation will take place. I had a conversation with him the week after the season and we’ll probably have another here real soon." ESPN's Chris Mortensen recently reported the Falcons were planning a "Brett Favre strategy" with Gonzalez — i.e., persistent, desperate pleas from his teammates to return — but Smith insists he won't place "any additional pressure" on the future Hall-of-Famer. Gonzalez made it clear near the end of 2012 he was ready to hang it up, but a few months of reflection may lead him to realize he's still playing at too high of a level to call it quits.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Feb 13 - 3:50 PM
Tony Gonzalez - TE - Falcons

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on NFL 32 that Roddy White and the Falcons are planning a "Brett Favre strategy" with free agent Tony Gonzalez, who was leaning toward retirement late in the season.

"Roddy White today revealed that they plan the Brett Favre strategy with the Vikings," said Mort. "Which is, go to California where Tony lives, recruit him, get him on a plane, and drag him back to Atlanta eventually." Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff is adamant that he wants Gonzalez back for his age-37 season. Gonzalez has plenty of gas left in the tank and the Falcons will return as Super Bowl contenders. We wouldn't be surprised if Gonzo is lured back.
Feb 1 - 5:56 PM