Philip Rivers said that Antonio Gates' return to the Chargers would "certainly" get his approval. The Chargers lost tight end Hunter Henry for the season last week.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Tuesday that they have signed tight end Garrett Celek to a four-year contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller has retired after 11 NFL seasons, the team announced Friday.
Kansas State fullback Glenn Gronkowski, younger brother of perennial Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, said at the Senior Bowl that he was scheduled to meet with the Patriots on Wednesday night.
Rob Gronkowski recorded his eighth postseason touchdown reception in the third quarter of Saturday's 27-20 win over the Chiefs, setting an NFL playoff record for most TD catches by a tight end.
Clemson receiver Deon Cain, kicker Ammon Lakip and tight end Jay Jay McCullough have been sent home before the Tigers' College Football Playoff semifinal for violating team rules.
