Los Angeles Chargers

Antonio Gates might've scored his last touchdown as a Charger

Published Jan. 3, 2016 8:33 p.m. ET

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Antonio Gates' run as a San Diego Chargers star could be over -- and what a run it was.

The future Hall of Fame tight end carries an expiring contract in 2016. But before a potential free-agent departure, he scored one last signature touchdown vs. the hated Denver Broncos on Sunday.

It'd be odd to see Gates shred up defenses like that in another team's colors. The 34-year-old has been a staple of the Chargers offense upon arrival in 2003.

That was 104 career touchdowns ago. Gates might not be the touchdown machine he once was, but he'll surely be missed if he leaves this spring.