Tony Gonzalez is headed out of Kansas City.
The Falcons confirmed to USA TODAY's Jim Corbett that they have acquired Gonzalez from the Chiefs for a second-round pick in next year's draft.
Gonzalez had been interested in leaving Kansas City if he could play for a Super Bowl contender. "It's somewhat bittersweet," Gonzalez told Fox Sports. "I love Kansas City. I grew up in Kansas City. The city means a lot to me. I got there when I turned 21. It will be sad to leave a city I love. But I'm looking forward to making a Super Bowl run in Atlanta every year for the next three or four years. "
Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowler, has played in Kansas City since entering the league in 1997. He caught 96 passes for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff told USA TODAY today that he expected a lot of trade activity leading into and during this weekend's draft.
He wouldn't acknowledge that the Falcons were close to a deal for Gonzalez, but spoke positively of the effect the tight end can have.
"I think most teams, I don't care who they are, would envision Tony walking out of their tunnel, knowing he's going to improve their football team," Dimitroff said.
Gonzalez will become a target for second-year quarterback Matt Ryan.
“With Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Roddy White and now myself, we have the chance to be in the top 5 in the league in offense every year," Gonzalez told Fox. "How could I not be excited to join that team?”Gonzalez told Fox he left Kansas City on positive terms. "There was no bitterness at all from either side," he said
Source: http://blogs.usatoday.com/thehuddle/2009/04/tony-gonzalez-a-goner-in-kansas-city.html
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