Atlanta Falcons: Chiefs trade Tony Gonzalez

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Photos: Kansas City Chiefs trade Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons, April 2009.

Two days before the start of the 2009 NFL Draft, on April 23, 2009, the Falcons traded for perennial Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez (88, left), team officials announced. -- D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC

The Falcons sent their second-round pick in the 2010 draft to the Chiefs in exchange for Gonzalez (88, right), who⿿s a 10-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro selection. -- D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC

The Falcons have been in the market for a pass-catching tight end since the middle of last season. They attempted to trade for Gonzalez at the trading deadline last season. -- D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC

In 2004, Gonzalez ranked first in the NFL for receptions, with 102. -- Pro-football-reference.com

Gonzalez is a 12-year NFL veteran who's played his entire career with Kansas City.

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Two days before the start of the 2009 NFL Draft, on April 23, 2009, the Falcons traded for perennial Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez (88, left), team officials announced. -- D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC

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