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2 Months Atlanta Falcons Tony Gonzalez expects the Falcons to "work with (him)" on his training camp schedule. "The lines of communication are open," Gonzalez said. The 37-year-old tight end wants some extra family time heading into his 17th NFL season. It's unclear how much time Gonzo has in mind, but he may not be a regular presence at Falcons Park until mid-August. It shouldn't be a concern for one of the game's hardest workers. | 2 Months Atlanta Falcons Falcons re-signed TE Tony Gonzalez to a two-year, $14 million contract. The deal contains $7 million guaranteed. The 2014 side of the deal will almost certainly be treated as a player option. Gonzalez's 2013 cap charge is $5.25 million. Newly 37, Gonzalez racked up 93 catches for 930 yards and eight TDs in 2012, ranking third among tight ends in fantasy points. We expect he'll be a top five or six finisher again in 2013. Dirk Koetter's pass-first offense has a buoying effect even if Gonzo's on-field performance slips a bit. | 2 Months Atlanta Falcons Updating an earlier item, free agent Tony Gonzalez has "informed the Falcons he's coming back," and is "working out a new deal now." "After discussing it with my family and really, truly struggling with this decision, I informed the Falcons I would like to return for one more shot," Gonzalez told FOX's Jay Glazer. It's a coup for persistent GM Thomas Dimitroff, and takes a major need off Atlanta's shopping list. The Falcons could still search for Gonzo's replacement in the draft, but not until the mid-to-late rounds. It would be unsiwe to expect Gonzalez to match his 93/930/8 line in 2013, but he returns as a locked-and-loaded TE1. | 2 Months Atlanta Falcons Free agent Tony Gonzalez has given the "green light" to his agent to negotiate a contract with the Falcons. It's happening. Super agent Tom Condon will begin to "explore" an agreement on Tuesday, but it's "unclear whether a deal could be struck immediately." As previously reported, Gonzalez is believed to be seeking about $7 million, and would like to skip some or most of training camp. Considering the desperation with which the Falcons have pursued him, those shouldn't be major stumbling blocks. | 2 Months Atlanta Falcons SI's Peter King reports free agent Tony Gonzalez is leaning toward returning for a 17th season in part because a "golden (T.V.) job hasn't opened" up. Gonzalez can blame Ray Lewis for that, who reportedly struck a deal with ESPN before the Ravens' season was over. Gonzalez was still playing at a high level in 2012, but the Falcons could have reason to worry about his commitment level if he returns. His reported desire to skip a chunk of camp is understandable, but an obvious indication he already has one foot out the door. | 2 Months Atlanta Falcons USA Today's Jim Corbett reports free agent Tony Gonzalez is expected to inform the Falcons that he will return for the 2013 season. The report cites a person familiar with Gonzalez's thinking. "There's a pretty darn good chance that he comes back," the person said. "He's been chasing that Super Bowl for a long time. If I was a betting man, I'd say he'd be on the side of trying to come back." When Gonzalez returns -- likely on a one-year deal worth about $7 million -- the Falcons are expected to put him on a limited training camp regimen out of respect for the 37-year-old's body. Gonzo has been selected to 13 Pro Bowls. He's the NFL's all-time leader in receptions (1,242) and yards (14,268) by a tight end. | 2 Months Atlanta Falcons The Falcons are "cautiously optimistic" that free agent Tony Gonzalez will return for his age-37 season, but only at the right price. That "price" appears to be $7 million and the luxury of being able to miss some or all of training camp. "If we offer him the money, he'll most likely be back for one more," said one team source. "He'll most likely be looking to miss training camp, though." The heightened salary request isn't expected to be a major road block, though the whole missing camp issue could. "The money is there," a source said. "Working out the days he can miss is the biggest holdup." | |
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