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BRENDEN BATES
#82 - TIGHT END - CLEVELAND BROWNS
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CHICAGOBEARS.COM
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