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Eight-time Pro Bowler Antonio Gates said he was "very close" to signing with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2019 campaign.
Jim Ayello of the Indianapolis Star reported the news, noting the tight end held talks with the AFC South team regarding a potential comeback last season. Gates has not played in the NFL since the 2018 campaign and has never laced it up for a different organization than the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers.
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