Philip Rivers would welcome Antonio Gates’ return to Chargers

COSTA MESA — The Chargers haven’t made a roster move to replace injured tight end Hunter Henry, but their quarterback is in favor of bringing back a familiar face.
Philip Rivers said Tuesday that he would welcome another chance to play with longtime teammate Antonio Gates, the future Hall of Famer whom the Chargers had declined to re-sign earlier this offseason. Although the team officially said goodbye to Gates last month, Henry’s season-ending ACL tear last week opened the po