Tony Gonzalez plays his last game

ATLANTA — Carolina's blueprint for playoff success has been set: Let the sack-happy defense lead the way and hope dual-threat quarterback Cam Newton can add just enough offense. Newton threw two touchdown passes, Greg Hardy had a team-record 

Tony Gonzalez took to the Georgia Dome field to a chorus of cheers and admiration from his teammates. Even members of the opposing Carolina Panthers' coaching staff and players stood clapping, appreciating the greatest career the tight end position has 

"I didn't start my whole rookie year," said Gonzalez, who caught a career-low 33 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns in 1997. "Here's what I always tell people: It's a mentality that you have to have in the NFL. It isn't about if you have the

Atlanta –. Tony Gonzalez is ready for the next chapter of his life. The Atlanta Falcons, after wrapping up a 4-12 season, won't be the same without their tight end. Gonzalez reaffirmed Sunday that he doesn't plan to play another NFL game after the

Tony Gonzalez is finally ready to call it quits after a lengthy and very successful career in the NFL. He has spent 17 seasons as a tight end in the league, and has played for two teams throughout his career. His final game will