Back to the Los Angeles Chargers Newsfeed

Chargers suspend Antonio Gates for 4 games

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2015 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, according to the NFL.

Gates will be eligible to return to the Chargers' active roster on Monday, October 5 following the team's October 4 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Gates is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games.

Statement from the San Diego Chargers:
"We are tremendously disappointed for our team and our fans as well as Antonio, but no more disappointed than Antonio is with himself.