Big day early for tight ends in free agency, including Tony Gonzalez return

Tony Gonzalez, a no question first ballot Hall of Famer, has already announced that he is returning for his 17th pro season. It should just be a matter of time before he re-signs with the Falcons.Delanie Walker, who proved his worth as a do-everything type player with the 49ers last season, is moving on, signing a contract with the Tennesee Titans.Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have added a new weapon for new quarterback Alex Smith to go along with wide receivers Dwayne Bowe and Jonathan Baldwin and tight end Tony Moeaki, signing Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano.View the list »
After a one year layover with the Giants during which he proved that he could be a team's top tight end, Martellus Bennett has moved on, signing a four year contract with the Chicago Bears.

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One of the surprise positions getting hit fast in the opening moments of the 2013 free agency period is that of tight end, with multiple notable players at this position already coming off of the market.

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Perhaps this makes up somewhat with the slew of releases that the position experienced leading up to the dawn of the free agency period, including San Diego Chargers tight end Randy McMichael today. That list also included former Giants tight end Kevin Boss, who, thanks to certain other moves today, may perhaps find his way back to the team.

The biggest news, however, is that Tony Gonzalez, who leads all tight ends in just about every significant career receiving statistic, has announced that he is returning for a 17th season after previously saying that 2012 was 95% likely his last. He is expected to re-sign with the Atlanta Falcons, although he, as a free agent, it technically free to sign with any team.

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  • After a one year layover with the Giants during which he proved that he could be a team's top tight end, Martellus Bennett has moved on, signing a four year contract with the Chicago Bears.
  • Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have added a new weapon for new quarterback Alex Smith to go along with wide receivers Dwayne Bowe and Jonathan Baldwin and tight end Tony Moeaki, signing Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano.
  • Delanie Walker, who proved his worth as a do-everything type player with the 49ers last season, is moving on, signing a contract with the Tennesee Titans.
  • Tony Gonzalez, a no question first ballot Hall of Famer, has already announced that he is returning for his 17th pro season. It should just be a matter of time before he re-signs with the Falcons.
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