Just one day after the Commanders came to terms with veteran tight end Zach Ertz to return for 2025, Adam Peters finished putting the tight end band back together. Reportedly,
According to Mike Garafolo and others, John Bates, who was drafted by the Washington Football team in the 4th round of the 2021 draft, has been given a 3-year extension. The contract value wasn’t immediately reported upon.
The #Commanders have agreed to terms with TE John Bates on a three-year deal, sources say.
A terrific blocker who has added 61 catches for 592 yards in four seasons in Washington, Bates returns alongside TE Zach Ertz, who re-upped with the team over the weekend.