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Roster depth will also be key, and with blocking specialist John Bates on the shelf with an injury, the team will give Colson Yankoff and Lawrence Cager extended looks.
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Bates sidelined by injury; backups Yankoff and Cager to get extended opportunities.

Blocking specialist John Bates is on the shelf with an injury, which will lead to extended looks for backup tight ends Colson Yankoff and Lawrence Cager during training camp and the season.

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