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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Listed as questionable with a shoulder injury for Sunday Night Football.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Bates ran just four routes in Week 2, indicating minimal involvement in the passing game despite the TE position being in flux due to Okonkwo's hamstring injury.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Replaced Stefon Diggs in 12 personnel on opening drive. Jordyn Tyson notes it could be a good sign for Okonkwo/Bates that Ben Sinnott didn't appear to play in first quarter; Bates could take some 11-personnel snaps.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Bates returns as the top blocker for the Commanders and figures to play a vast majority of snaps in 12 personnel (two-TE sets). The team's shift toward more 12 and 13 personnel limits his pass-catching upside, as he is primarily a blocking tight end rather than a pass-catcher.