The San Diego Chargers and Joey Bosa remain engaged in a contract standoff, but that doesn't mean the rookie's teammates don't want to see him on the field.

Antonio Gates told reporters Thursday that Bosa would be "welcomed with open arms" by Chargers players if and when he signs his rookie deal. Gates made it clear that "Bolts support each other."

The tight end was involved in a contract dispute in 2005 that resulted in him receiving a team-ordered suspension.