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This is a 2025 photo of John Bates of the Washington Commanders NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Commanders active roster as of Monday, June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

John Bates

TE

#87

Experience: 5 years

Height: 6-6

Weight: 259 lbs

College: Boise State

2024 SEASON

REC

8
YDS

84
AVG

10.5
TDS

0

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Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
13	Titans	W 42 - 19
15	@Saints	W 20 - 19	1	6	6	6	0
16	Eagles	W 36 - 33	0	0		0	0
17	Falcons	W 30 - 24	1	14	14	14	0
18	@Cowboys	W 23 - 19	0	0		0	0
1	@Buccaneers	L 20 - 37	0	0		0	0
2	Giants	W 21 - 18	1	5	5	5	0
3	@Bengals	W 38 - 33
4	@Cardinals	W 42 - 14	1	9	9	9	0
5	Browns	W 34 - 13
6	@Ravens	L 23 - 30
7	Panthers	W 40 - 7
8	Bears	W 18 - 15	1	20	20	20	0
9	@Giants	W 27 - 22
10	Steelers	L 27 - 28
11	@Eagles	L 18 - 26	2	17	8.5	9	0
12	Cowboys	L 26 - 34	1	13	13	13	0						1	1

Career Stats

WRTE Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2021	Washington Commanders	17	8	20	249	12.4	32	1						1	0
2022	Washington Commanders	16	7	14	108	7.7	20	1						1	0
2023	Washington Commanders	17	4	19	151	8	35	0
2024	Washington Commanders	17	6	8	84	10.5	20	0						1	1
TOTAL		67	25	61	592	9.6	35	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	1

Biography

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John Bates | "I think there is a whole new energy this year"

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TE John Bates Press Conference | "I've been learning a lot too, the more experience, the more exposure"

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TE John Bates "It's Our Job To Show Up Every Single Day And Do Our Job To Our Best Ability" | Post Game Press Conference

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

John Bates trucks multiple tacklers for dominant 32-yard catch and run

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

Washington Football Press Conference Round-Up | Thurs., Dec. 16

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.

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