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John Bates is 28 years old, born November 6, 1997. Bates is 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) and 256 lb (116 kg). Bates plays tight end for the Washington Commanders (as of November 3, 2026). Bates's 2026 salary is $3,500,000, under a contract through 2027. Bates was drafted by the Washington Commanders in 2021, round 4, pick 124, out of Boise State.
John Bates at a glance
- Age28 born November 6, 1997
- Height6 ft 6 in 198 cm
- Weight256 lb 116 kg
- CollegeBoise State
- 2026 salary$3.5 million contract through 2027
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Recent form
John Bates stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Eagles | W 27–10 | – | – | – | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 19 | at 49ers | L 17–23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | – |
| Oct 11 | vs Giants | T 27–27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| Sep 27 | vs Seahawks | W 33–31 | 1 | 9 | 0 | – | – |
| Sep 13 | at Eagles | L 22–24 | 2 | 13 | 0 | – | – |
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Contract
John Bates contract
- 2026 salary$3.5 million
- Signed through2027
- WithWashington Commanders
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.4 million |
| 2022 | $825,000 |
| 2023 | $940,000 |
| 2024 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $9 million |
| 2026 | $3.5 million |
Career
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John Bates is on the Washington Commanders, coached by Dan Quinn.
- BornNovember 6, 1997, Lebanon, OR, USA
- Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight256 lb (116 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2021, round 4, pick 124
- Drafted byWashington Commanders
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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