KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tony Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history, will be traded to a contender if the Kansas City Chiefs get the right price.
Three people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that the nine-time Pro Bowl player could be dealt before the Tuesday trade deadline. The three didn’t want to be identified because a deal hasn’t been struck.
Gonzalez, who holds the NFL tight end record for receptions, touchdown catches and yards receiving, is active in civic and charitable affairs and enjoys great popularity in Kansas City. He has always said he would like to end his career with the Chiefs, who drafted him in the first round out of California in 1997.
But the Chiefs (1-4) are rebuilding from the bottom up and not likely to contend for the Super Bowl any time soon. Two people involved in the situation said there had been discussion with the New York Giants, but that talks had not been productive.
Browns TE Winslow remains hospitalized
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow remains hospitalized with an undisclosed illness, making it more likely he won’t play in Monday night’s game against the Giants.
Winslow missed a fourth straight practice Saturday morning. He was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday for tests and evaluation after feeling ill for several days.
Bengals sign kicker Rayner
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals signed Dave Rayner, giving them another kicker with Shayne Graham hampered by a sore groin.
Graham didn’t practice Thursday or Friday and is listed as questionable for today’s game at the New York Jets.
Newman to be sidelined another month
IRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman will be out at least another month after surgery for a sports hernia.
That means Adam “Pacman” Jones will remain in the starting lineup — at least for today’s game against Arizona.
Newman missed the preseason and the season opener because of a groin injury. He then played in three games before getting hurt again in practice last week. Newman earned his first Pro Bowl appearance last season.
The NFL is investigating Jones’ scuffle with his bodyguard, but said its review won’t be completed until next week.
The Associated Press
