You don't often pay backup tight ends $21 million over three seasons when they have 61 career receptions in four NFL seasons. Not every tight end who averages 15 receptions per season is Washington ...

Bates did not record a target during the Commanders ' 31-0 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

When the new NFL league year opens next week, the Washington Commanders will have 28 unrestricted free agents. Some of those players are big names, such as linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach ...

Less than 24 hours after re-signing three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz, the Washington Commanders are returning another tight end from last season’s roster. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the ...

The Commanders certainly seem to approve of their 2024 tight end setup. After re-signing Zach Ertz, the team is keeping its blocking tight end as well. John Bates is sticking around, per NFL.com’s ...

Bates caught eight of 13 passes for 84 yards during the 2024 regular season, then added three catches for 31 yards on four targets in the playoffs. Bates has been Washington's No. 2 tight end ever ...

The Washington Commanders are fortifying their tight end room, according to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo. "The #Commanders have agreed to terms with TE John Bates on a three-year deal, sources ...

The Washington Commanders are playing their backups at tight end with John Bates sidelined with a groin injury. This put Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff in the spotlight for the Commanders against the ...

The tight end position has evolved in recent years, and there is no better example of that than John Bates. Bates provides a dynamic skillset to the tight end position to spread out wide and make ...