It is still uncertain whether San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates will be ready to play by the start of the regular season. Gates continues to recover from offseason surgery that repaired an injury to his foot. The tight end commented that he believes he'll "definitely be ready for the opener", but followed that up with a statement that he would only return if he was 100% healthy. "This team is too talented and too dedicated to winning for me to come back and not be ready to contribute," Gates told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "I wouldn't shortchange this team. Being out there and playing is one thing, but contributing is another."
Source: Michael Fabiano, NFL.com