JOHN
BATES
#87 -
TE
42 tot. yds in last 2 games
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
259 lbs
Experience
3
years
Debut
Sep 12, 2021
Born
Nov 6, 1997
(27 yrs)
Lebanon, Oregon
Hometown
Lebanon, Oregon
Drafted
Drafted by Washington in 2021 (4/124).
College
Boise State
VS.
John Bates
STAT RANK
2025 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
|
GS Games Started
|
Rec Total receptions
|
Total Yds Total receiving yards
|
Yds/Rec Yards per reception
|
Rec Lg Longest reception
|
Total TD Receiving Touchdowns
|
Att Rushing Attemps
|
Yds Total rushing yards
|
Lg Longest run
|
TD Rushing Touchdowns
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ytd | 7 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
Game Log
| Date | Week | Team | Opp | GP Games Played
|
GS Games Started
|
Rec Total receptions
|
Total Yds Total receiving yards
|
Yds/Rec Yards per reception
|
Rec Lg Longest reception
|
Total TD Receiving Touchdowns
|
Att Rushing Attemps
|
Yds Total rushing yards
|
Lg Longest run
|
TD Rushing Touchdowns
| Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-02 | 9 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-10-27 | 8 |
|
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-10-19 | 7 |
|
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-10-13 | 6 |
|
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-10-05 | 5 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-09 |
Signed by the Washington Commanders to a three-year contract extension.
|
| 2021-05-14 |
Signed by the Washington Football Team to a four-year contract.
|
| 2021-05-01 |
Drafted by the Washington Football Team in the 4th round (124th overall) in 2021.
|
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Bates (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Rotowire
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Bates recorded a 22-yard reception on his lone target in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs.
Scouting Report
The huge tight end has decent speed and good athleticism for someone his size. He has the tools to become a good blocker and serviceable receiver, especially if he can improve his quickness. He also has to continue to improve his blocking technique and become a better route runner in order to earn more playing time.
Long Range Potential: Developmental tight end with good tools.
