Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) has put in 3 straight full practices. “This was part of the plan,” he said. “Rest is also part of the plan. Being healthy for the entire season is also part of the plan.”
Beat writer Kevin Acee confirms that Gates “will be 100 percent (or close to it) for the season opener.” We can expect Gates’ practice reps to be limited throughout the year, but there’s little reason to believe he won’t play in 16 games.
