Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez: '95 percent sure' that 2012 will be his final season

The greatest pass-catching TE in league history plans to retire after the season. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez said after Thursday's training camp practice that he will almost certainly retire after the 2012 season, his 16th in the NFL.

“I would say that I’m 95 percent sure, just in case,” Gonzalez said. “I talked to my family this offseason. I’ve had a great run. I feel pretty good about where I’m at as a player. I just want to make sure that I end at the top.

“I don’t want to be one of those players towards the end -- nothing against those guys who’ve done it like that in the past -- but I want to make sure that I’m at the top of my game when I do go out.”