BRENDEN BATES NEWS

Bound for Cleveland The Browns claimed Bates off waivers from the Texans on Monday.

Impact Bates was waived by the Texans on Saturday, but he has found a new home in Cleveland, where he'll provide depth at tight end behind David Njoku, Harold Fannin and Blake Whiteheart. Bates appeared in three regular-season games for Houston prior to being waived and logged two catches on as many targets for 23 yards while splitting his snaps between offense and special teams.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Browns claim TE Brenden Bates Browns also waived CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse

OCTOBER 27 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jettisoned by Houston The Texans waived Bates from the 53-man roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bates appeared in three games for the Texans, who signed him off the Browns practice squad in September. Houston will roll with two tight ends -- Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant -- for Week 8's home game against San Francisco.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Bates (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Bates was limited Wednesday, but his return to full work Thursday puts him on track to play Sunday against the 49ers. The 26-year-old tight end has logged 20 offensive snaps across three appearances this season, snagging two passes for 23 yards.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Bates was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a wrist injury.

Impact Bates likely picked up the injury during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday, when he played nine snaps (one on offense, eight on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. He'll have two more opportunities to upgrade his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs in win Bates caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5.

Impact Bates served as the third tight end for the second consecutive week, playing 13 snaps behind Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant. His two catches came on the final drive of the game.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Houston Bates signed with the Texans on Wednesday.

Impact After terminating his practice squad contract with the Browns on Tuesday, the 25-year-old from Kentucky has found a new home in Houston. Bates appeared in seven games with the Browns and Jets in 2024, failing to catch his lone target while playing 70 total snaps (41 offensive and 29 on special teams). With Cade Stover (foot), Brevin Jordan (knee) and Irv Smith (ankle) all on injured reserve, Bates is expected to play a depth role in the Texans' tight end corps.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Terminates contract with Cleveland Bates terminated his practice squad contract with the Browns on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact It's a potential sign that Bates plans to sign with another team, but that remains unclear at this point. Bates appeared in seven regular-season contests with the Jets and Browns last season and failed to catch his lone target across 123 offensive snaps.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Cleveland's practice squad The Browns signed Bates to their practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bates couldn't earn a spot on Cleveland's final 53-man roster for 2025, but he'll stay with the club as a member of the practice squad. Over seven games with the Browns and the Jets in 2024, Bates played a total of just 41 offensive snaps.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Re-Sign TE Brenden Bates & CB Dom Jones The Cleveland Browns announced they have re-signed TE Brenden Bates and UDFA CB Dom Jones to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Brow...

AUGUST 28 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Waived by Cleveland Bates was waived by the Browns on Wednesday.

Impact Bates made it through cutdown day Tuesday but was then one of two players let go to make room for a pair of waiver claims Wednesday. If Bates isn't claimed himself, he could potentially rejoin the organization on the practice squad.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Browns awarded 2 players via waivers, sign 9 to practice squad Browns also waived TE Brenden Bates and CB Dom Jones

AUGUST 27 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Shedeur Sanders finds a wide-open Brenden Bates for a 25-yard gain Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders completes a 25-yard pass to Browns tight end Brenden Bates.

AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM

NFL Tight End Brenden Bates' Attempt At A Happy Gilmore Tee Shot Went Spectacularly Wrong In fairness, hasn't this happened to all of us?

JUNE 26 • OUTKICK.COM

Under contract for 2025 Bates played the final two games of the season for the Browns, garnering one target over 15 snaps.

Impact Bates finished out the regular season on the Browns' 53-man roster after stints with the Bears and Jets. Cleveland signed him to a two-year deal, and he'll be around to compete for a spot. Early indications are that the Browns will revert back to head coach Kevin Stefanski's previous offensive scheme, which featured multiple tight ends.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Poached by Cleveland The Browns signed Bates off the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Bates suited up for five games with New York early in the season, before bumping down to the team's practice squad mid-October. The undrafted rookie out of Kentucky is still looking for an opportunity to log his first career catch in the NFL.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poached by Cleveland The Browns signed Bates off the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Bates suited up for five games with New York early in the season, before bumping down to the team's practice squad mid-October. The undrafted rookie out of Kentucky is still looking for an opportunity to log his first career catch in the NFL.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Gang Green The Jets signed Bates to the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Bates was waived by the Jets on Thursday after appearing in each of the last five regular-season games. He had the option of signing with another team after clearing waivers, but he has opted to stick around in New York.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jets The Jets waived Bates on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bates was claimed off waivers by the Jets in late August after the undrafted tight end was unable to make the Bears' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Bates was a healthy scratch in Week 1, but he has played in each of the Jets' last five regular-season games and has contributed on both offense and special teams, though he has not recorded a stat over that span. Assuming he clears waivers, Bates will look to join a team in need of tight end depth.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Role Will Brenden Bates Have on Jets Roster? The undrafted free agent should be able to be a key role player in the Jets offense this season.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lands with Jets Bates was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Wednesday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Bates fills the third spot on a Jets tight end depth chart that previously had only two players: Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert. The undrafted rookie out of Kentucky had been in camp with the Bears but was placed on waivers Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Bates is known more for his blocking than his pass catching ability.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chicago Bates was waived by Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact Bates was signed as an undrafted free agent in May, yet he was unable to make the 53-man roster in Chicago. Though he wasn't able to secure a roster spot behind fellow tight ends behind Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett and Marcedes Lewis, the 24-year-old's prowess as a blocker could help him to catch on with a practice squad around the league.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chicago Bates was waived by Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact Bates was signed as an undrafted free agent in May, yet he was unable to make the 53-man roster in Chicago. Though he wasn't able to secure a roster spot behind fellow tight ends Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett and Marcedes Lewis, the 24-year-old's prowess as a blocker could help him to catch on with a practice squad around the league.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Brett Rypien evades rush for ad-libbed throw to Brenden Bates for 27-yard gain Bears quarterback Brett Rypien avoids the Texans pass rush and hits tight end Brenden Bates for a 27-yard pickup.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Brenden Bates picks up 20 yards on Brett Rypien's throw up the seam Bears quarterback Brett Rypien locates tight end Brenden Bates over the middle for a 20-yard gain.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM