Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that remains hopeful that tight end Tony Gonzalez will hold off on retirement and return for a 17th season. “He said it was 95 percent [he would retire], then 97 percent,” Dimitroff said. “But after you win a playoff game and see how close you were to being in a Super Bowl, it’s only natural to wonder if you’re going to be content.” Gonzalez told head coach Mike Smith that he will need to take "some time" before finalizing a decision on whether to retire.