John Bates

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates addressed the media after the team's 28-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tight end John Bates speaks to the media after training camp on August 6.

John Bates speaks to the media following practice on June 7th, 2023

Tight end John Bates spoke to the media following the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

TE John Bates speaks to the media after OTA practice on June 8th, 2022.

John Bates speaks to the media following the game against Dallas on December 26th.

Washington Football Team tight end John Bates trucks multiple tacklers for a dominant 32-yard catch and run.

Scott Turner, Jack Del Rio, Jamin Davis, John Bates, and Jeremy Reaves speak to the media following practice on Thursday, December 16th at Inova Sports Performance Center.

Logan Thomas was unavailable for most of the year, but Washington had other options that stepped up in his absence.

Washington's season finale at MetLife Stadium provides a perfect opportunity to give some newer players important reps. 

Head coach Ron Rivera and four players spoke to the media after the Washington Football Team's 56-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Here's what was said during their press conferences.

The Washington Football Team has a chance to claim back-to-back wins with its Week 11 game against the Carolina Panthers. Here are three players who could have pivotal roles.

Bates, who made three receptions for 35 yards against the Buccaneers, is set to make his first start against the Carolina Panthers.

Some think that Bates is a good blocker. Others see him as an under-the-radar pass-catcher. The truth is that he is a little bit of both.

Washington used its fourth-round pick (124th overall) to take Boise State tight end John Bates. Here are five things to know about one of the newest additions to the offense.

Notes on every player from first-round LB Jamin Davis to seventh-round WR Dax Milne.