The Facts:
It appears the Chargers will play at least their season opener without Gates. Andre Colona, Gates' agent, declined to say specifically whether his client would meet the Chargers' deadline of 12:30 p.m. tomorrow for Gates to end his holdout or be held out. But Colona made it clear the team's threats would not diminish Gates' resolve. "It doesn't change Antonio's and my plans at all," Colona said.
Reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Chargers faxed Colona a letter on Saturday stating, in essence, that Gates will be put on the Roster Exempt List if he reports after tomorrow's deadline -- meaning he must miss three games after he reports. ... Gates has to be active at least six weeks to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, but his return is more likely to come sooner. The fact that he must play at some point this year would make skipping paychecks early in the season fruitless.
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