Career Gallery: Tony Gonzalez
With Tony Gonzalez going into his final NFL season, take a look back at some of our favorite photos of the tight end with the Falcons.
![Gonzalez's 1,242 career catches rank second in NFL history and first among active players](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/gpycpolg48il5bcpc4es.jpg)
Gonzalez's 1,242 career catches rank second in NFL history and first among active players
![Gonzalez has been to the Pro Bowl 13 times in 16 seasons](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/oetdln0i7x3gxn0omor2.jpg)
Gonzalez has been to the Pro Bowl 13 times in 16 seasons
![Gonzalez is the only tight end to ever register six 100-yard receiving games in a single season (2000, 2004)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/kqmbo200amgcswv1hu8w.jpg)
Gonzalez is the only tight end to ever register six 100-yard receiving games in a single season (2000, 2004)
![Gonzalez will enter the 2013 season looking to extend his streak of catching at least one pass in a game, which currently stands at 195 contests](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/rpcjqnkgvnp7f7vzna4q.jpg)
Gonzalez will enter the 2013 season looking to extend his streak of catching at least one pass in a game, which currently stands at 195 contests
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![Gonzalez is the only tight end in League history to record 900-or-more receiving yards in nine seasons](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/zeyuugn4bnssiikb0gj5.jpg)
Gonzalez is the only tight end in League history to record 900-or-more receiving yards in nine seasons
![In 2012, Gonzalez posted a team-high 93 receptions for 930 yards with eight touchdowns](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/h9tbtoqblas3jpfyvujx.jpg)
In 2012, Gonzalez posted a team-high 93 receptions for 930 yards with eight touchdowns
![Gonzalez joined WR Jerry Rice as the second player in NFL history to record over 1,200 career receptions](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/wlqb6ne6cvazouywnesn.jpg)
Gonzalez joined WR Jerry Rice as the second player in NFL history to record over 1,200 career receptions
![Caught two touchdowns at New Orleans in Week 10 of 2012, becoming the first tight end and eighth player in NFL history to catch 100 touchdown passes](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/wlvbmpldejqdjyiegoxm.jpg)
Caught two touchdowns at New Orleans in Week 10 of 2012, becoming the first tight end and eighth player in NFL history to catch 100 touchdown passes
![His 93 receptions in 2012 were tied for the fifth highest single-season total in Falcons history](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/xfn0w8omlkvj5pysr7xi.jpg)
His 93 receptions in 2012 were tied for the fifth highest single-season total in Falcons history
![Gonzalez has recorded 13 70-catch seasons, 14 60-catch campaigns and 15 50-catch seasons, more than any other tight end in NFL history](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/dtjllkapi6phlp4co3am.jpg)
Gonzalez has recorded 13 70-catch seasons, 14 60-catch campaigns and 15 50-catch seasons, more than any other tight end in NFL history
![Gonzalez became the seventh player and first tight end in league history to tally 1,000 career receptions after hauling in two passes at Pittsburgh (9/12/10)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/oyegqvrsbpjumiljtx2s.jpg)
Gonzalez became the seventh player and first tight end in league history to tally 1,000 career receptions after hauling in two passes at Pittsburgh (9/12/10)
![Gonzalez became only the 21st receiver in NFL history to reach 11,000 career receiving yards following the season opener of the 2010 season](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/tw27rfbf8toftrb0htty.jpg)
Gonzalez became only the 21st receiver in NFL history to reach 11,000 career receiving yards following the season opener of the 2010 season
![Gonzalez set a Falcons franchise record for the most receptions by a tight end in a single season (83) in 2009, topping Alge Crumpler's old mark of 65 (2005)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ytbm45pzj0rpsbobshpk.jpg)
Gonzalez set a Falcons franchise record for the most receptions by a tight end in a single season (83) in 2009, topping Alge Crumpler's old mark of 65 (2005)
![Gonzalez caught his 500th career pass in his 118th game, which marked the second-fastest pace by a tight end in NFL history](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/xkl9j3emhtxpdxpwrk7a.jpg)
Gonzalez caught his 500th career pass in his 118th game, which marked the second-fastest pace by a tight end in NFL history
![Gonzalez has missed just two starts over the past 12 seasons averaging 76.4 receptions, 890.2 receiving yards and 6.3 touchdowns per season over his 14-year career](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/rmpjf840ltveqigof6v3.jpg)
Gonzalez has missed just two starts over the past 12 seasons averaging 76.4 receptions, 890.2 receiving yards and 6.3 touchdowns per season over his 14-year career
![Gonzalez's career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns top Pro Football Hall of Famers Charlie Sanders, Jackie Smith, Mike Ditka, John Mackey, Ozzie Newson, Kellen Winslow and Dave Casper](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/nxvzz4tqynlfhy4gttwe.jpg)
Gonzalez's career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns top Pro Football Hall of Famers Charlie Sanders, Jackie Smith, Mike Ditka, John Mackey, Ozzie Newson, Kellen Winslow and Dave Casper
![Caught six passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against Seattle (1/13), earning his first career playoff win](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/uyjjdcfd6fwpre1ryn94.jpg)
Caught six passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against Seattle (1/13), earning his first career playoff win
![Gonzalez joined Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history to record 15 seasons with 50-or-more receptions](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/qv8xjxa8dbuahk8pqcwo.jpg)
Gonzalez joined Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history to record 15 seasons with 50-or-more receptions
![Gonzalez has eclipsed 70 catches 13 times in his career and currently holds the longest active streak with a reception in 195 straight games](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/dt8p13spq3dmgzlhbjd7.jpg)
Gonzalez has eclipsed 70 catches 13 times in his career and currently holds the longest active streak with a reception in 195 straight games
![Gonzalez became the first tight end in League history to have over 14,000 yards receiving in a career, accomplishing the feat at Tampa Bay (11/25/2012)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/oytg5k0i5bwduvx1lg1w.jpg)
Gonzalez became the first tight end in League history to have over 14,000 yards receiving in a career, accomplishing the feat at Tampa Bay (11/25/2012)
![Gonzalez led the team in receiving on five receptions for 73 yards with one touchdown in his Falcons debut against Miami (9/13/2009)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/f829iyy9baj04i2vazev.jpg)
Gonzalez led the team in receiving on five receptions for 73 yards with one touchdown in his Falcons debut against Miami (9/13/2009)
![Gonzalez owns 11 career games with double-digit receptions](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ypgn0rmefbw30tf6i2jh.jpg)
Gonzalez owns 11 career games with double-digit receptions
![Gonzalez started all 16 contests and posted 80 receptions, for 875 yards with seven touchdowns en route to his 12th Pro Bowl selection in 2011](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/lvysygny6qbbloaedal3.jpg)
Gonzalez started all 16 contests and posted 80 receptions, for 875 yards with seven touchdowns en route to his 12th Pro Bowl selection in 2011
![Currently stands as only the third tight end (Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland and Shannon Sharpe, Denver) in NFL hisotyr to lead their respective franchises in all-time receiving](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/uekbazk52glncyevdqkk.jpg)
Currently stands as only the third tight end (Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland and Shannon Sharpe, Denver) in NFL hisotyr to lead their respective franchises in all-time receiving
![In 2012, Gonzalez earned first-team All Pro honors from the Associated Press, marking the ninth time he's been named an All Pro](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/qpkg0xnma4kdqprvrje6.jpg)
In 2012, Gonzalez earned first-team All Pro honors from the Associated Press, marking the ninth time he's been named an All Pro
![Gonzalez moved into sixth on the NFL's all-time touchdown receptions list with 103 career scores, passing WR Tim Brown and WR Steve Largent with his two touchdown performance at New Orleans (11/11/2012)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/zvpksuxpjjxahnmpicpb.jpg)
Gonzalez moved into sixth on the NFL's all-time touchdown receptions list with 103 career scores, passing WR Tim Brown and WR Steve Largent with his two touchdown performance at New Orleans (11/11/2012)
![Gonzalez holds NFL records for Pro Bowl appearances (13) and 1,000-yard seasons (four) among all tight ends](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ghvwmylyzy3j1dwlotfc.jpg)
Gonzalez holds NFL records for Pro Bowl appearances (13) and 1,000-yard seasons (four) among all tight ends