Don't expect to see in a different Montez Sweat Jersey uniform next September.The veteran tight end has played his entire 13-year career with the , and the that an "air of formality" surrounds player and team as Gates heads toward free agency.The Tribune reports that the plan to meet with Gates' agent, Tom Condon, at next week's NFL . A new deal, or the framework of a new contract, could be worked out by then.Injuries limited Gates to just 11 games last season, but he remained the team's most productive tight end. He finished with 56 catches for 630 yards and five touchdowns. He has 104 touchdowns, just one of a cadre of franchise receiving records. His lasting chemistry with makes him an interesting candidate.Four of San Diego's tight ends -- Gates, , and -- have expiring contracts. Don't be surprised if Gates and the promising Green are both back in San Diego in 2016. Michael Joseph Jersey