Photos: Tony Gonzalez's last game

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Tony Gonzalez's last game

Future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez plays in his final game for the Falcons on Dec. 29, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank presents tight end Tony Gonzalez a helmet during a half time ceremony honoring his 17 year NFL football career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez waves to fans as team owner Arthur Blank presents him a helmet during a half time ceremony honoring his 17 year NFL football career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez hoists his 3-year old son River in the air as he runs to greet his father at the conclusion of a half time ceremony honoring his 17-year NFL football career playing in his final game against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hugs tight end Tony Gonzalez in the tunnel moments before he takes the field for the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez gives the thumbs up as he takes the field for his final NFL football game to end his 17-year career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez takes the field for his final NFL football game to end his 17-year career against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez, playing in his final game of a 17-year NFL career, gets past Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly for a first down catch during the first half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is surrounded by media as he waves farewell to fans walking off the field after playing his final NFL football game against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez leaves the field after playing his final NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez signs autographs for fans before playing the final game of his 17-year NFL career against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Jaime Martinez, Buford, holds his "Last Game of a Legend" sign as Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez takes the field to warmup for the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. Gonzalez stopped on his way off the field and autographed the sign for Martinez.

A Falcons fan holds a sign for Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez during the second half of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons fans hold #88 jerseys watching Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez in the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Mario Watkins (left), Gainesville, and Jace Cameron (right), Woodstock, have their #88 jerseys in front of them hoping for an autograph as Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez prepares to play the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez signs autographs for fans as he prepares to play the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez signs autographs for fans as he prepares to play the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez signs autographs for fans before playing the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Deborah Beck holds a banner is support of Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez during the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez addresses the media in a post game news conference following the final game of his 17-year NFL career against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Sidney Sears, Gainesville, holds out the back of her shirt in support of Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez while he takes the field for the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Sidney Sears, Gainesville, holds out the front of her shirt in support of Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez while he takes the field for the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is surrounded by media as he waves farewell to fans walking off the field after playing his final NFL football game against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

U.S. Army Iraq War veteran Paul Linkous holds a sign in support of Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez while he prepares to play the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez catches a pass as he prepares to play the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez catches a pass as he prepares to play the final game of his 17-year NFL career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank presents tight end Tony Gonzalez a helmet during a half time ceremony honoring his 17 year NFL football career on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.

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