Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez on trade block
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Tony Gonzalez -- the most productive
tight end in NFL history -- will be traded to a contender if the
Kansas City Chiefs get the right price.
Three people familiar with the situation told The Associated
Press on condition of anonymity that the nine-time Pro Bowl player
could be dealt before the Tuesday trade deadline.
Gonzalez holds the NFL tight end record for receptions,
touchdown catches and yards receiving. He's active in civic and
charitable affairs and enjoys great popularity in Kansas City, and
has always said he would like to end his career with the Chiefs.
But the rebuilding Chiefs (1-4) are not likely to contend for
the Super Bowl any time soon.
Gonzalez has never won a post-season game, and the 32-year-old
would like an opportunity to play in a Super Bowl. And the Chiefs
could use some extra draft picks.
Two people involved in the situation said there had been
discussion with the New York Giants, but that talks had not been
productive.
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