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#87John Bates

Roster Value65
WSH

John Bates returns to practice for the Washington Commanders

Aug 18, 2026
Returned to practice
Official

How this move reshapes the Tight Ends room

Washington Commanders tight ends, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

This season · 2026Coach TBD
#85Chig Okonkwo707217/177801009640—27.06'3"250
#82Ben Sinnott747216/175366969273$2.0M24.36'4"245
#80Colson Yankoff424511/17222064960$1.1M26.66'4"225
#87John Bates654016/178095949648$5.8M28.96'6"256
Tre' McKittyFree agent32303/1700509658—27.76'4"245
#46Joshua SimonPractice squad39305/17——50960—25.86'4"240
Last season · 2025Coach TBD
Zach ErtzReserve list787214/179992796278—35.96'5"250
Ben Sinnott747216/175366969273$2.0M24.36'4"245
Tyree JacksonReserve list35454/1732026960—28.96'7"249
Lawrence CagerFree agent37454/1739326960$1.1M29.16'5"220
Colson Yankoff424511/17222064960$1.1M26.66'4"225
John Bates654016/178095949648$5.8M28.96'6"256
Gee Scott Jr.Unknown29305/170050960—25.76'3"243

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