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John Bates is the blocking specialist who can also catch passes when needed.

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Bates is the Commanders' TE2 blocking specialist with pass-catching upside.

The blocking specialist who can also catch passes when needed; part of the Commanders' tight end rotation under new offensive coordinator David Blough, who is expected to utilize the tight end position more.

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