After sticking with only two tight ends on their initial 53-man roster, it seemed likely the New York Jets would be active on the tight end market in the coming days. That has turned out to be the case.
The Jets have claimed tight end Brenden Bates, who was waived by the Chicago Bears.
#Bears did not wind up retaining TE Brenden Bates. He was claimed on waivers by the #Jets.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 28, 2024
An undrafted rookie tight end out of Kentucky, Bates had a strong preseason for Chicago.