The Kansas City Chiefs announced Thursday that they have traded 10-time Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Three Chiefs players have expressed unhappiness in Kansas City this offseason, and two didn’t show up for Saturday’s first minicamp practice, the Kansas City Star reports. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, both of the no-show players were the team’s only Pro Bowlers last season.

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Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez did not request a trade, according to new general manager Scott Pioli.

Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said Tuesday at the NFL Annual Meeting that the team will keep veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez, the longtime face of the franchise who was the subject of trade rumors last year. Running back Larry Johnson and offensive lineman Brian Waters reportedly are another story, according to the Kansas City Star, though Hunt told the paper he wasn’t willing to give up on Johnson just yet.

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Veteran TE Tony Gonzalez hasn’t ruled out a return to the Kansas City Chiefs. Gonzalez, who led the AFC with six catches for 98 yards and one touchdown in its 30-21 Pro Bowl loss to the NFC in Honolulu, said he has had encouraging talks with new Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli.

Peyton Manning is known as one of the biggest pranksters on the Indianapolis Colts. He’s showing why at the Pro Bowl, with Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez as his latest victim.

Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez and Ravens LB Ray Lewis are donning their familiar AFC Pro Bowl uniforms for the 10th time in their careers. Now the question is, will Gonzalez and Lewis play in their other familiar uniforms in 2009.

With the fantasy football season over (unless you signed up for our Playoff Challenge, of course), it’s time to start looking ahead to 2009.

Tony Gonzalez was dangled prior to the trade deadline but was retained by the team. Now it’s up to Gonzalez to make a decision about his future. A future that could rest on coach Herm Edward‘s future according to the Kansas City Star.

You have to admire the effort the Chiefs are giving against the Dolphins today in the bitter cold at Arrowhead Stadium.

Only days after the resignation of long-time president/general manager/chief executive officer Carl Peterson, the team could easily adopt an attitude of indifference. But it’s not happening.

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How good has Tony Gonzalez been against the Chargers?

He’s averaged eight receptions and 102 yards in his last nine games against them. That includes a 113-yard, two-touchdown performance against them back in Week 10. He’s already scored a touchdown today, catching a 4-yard pass from Larry Johnson.

Tyler Thigpen is having a dreadful game in Oakland, throwing for 150 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Of course, that hasn’t hurt Tony Gonzalez, who has eight receptions and 110 of those yards.