Chargers' tight end Antonio Gates has been removed from the physically unable to perform list and took part in passing drills on Tuesday, according To San Diego Union-Tribune. "I hadn't put the pads on since the Patriots' game," said Gates, referring to the AFC Championship Game. "It was fun. I was excited. Needless to say, though, I've got a lot of work to do." Gates caught 75 passes for 984 yards and nine touchdowns last season.