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Raiders and Commanders both have 1 win against a bad team and 1 loss to a good team

The Washington Commanders host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and both clubs have had similar starts to the season

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Bates (groin) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Bates was injured in the first half of last Thursday night's loss to the Packers, and coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Bates is a "long shot" to play in Week 3 against the Raiders. Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff are next up at tight end behind starter Zach Ertz.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Week 3 Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Bates (groin) is a "long shot" to play Sunday versus Las Vegas, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Bates was injured in the second quarter in last Thursday's loss to the Packers. Though he will have had extended time to recover, it doesn't appear the veteran tight end will be able to suit up Sunday. Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff could both see more snaps than usual against the Raiders, though Zach Ertz -- who logged 89 percent of Washington's defensive snaps Week 2 -- will likely continue to carry a heavy workload as the team's top tight end.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has a knee injury and his status for game vs. Raiders is unknown

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee injury, and coach Dan Quinn says the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year’s status for the team’s next game i...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders' Austin Ekeler is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the player’s status tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will miss the rest of the season because of a torn r...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have not looked nearly as good so far this season

It’s only been two games so far, but Jayden Daniels and the rest of the Washington Commanders have looked quite a bit like the oldest team in the NFL and very little like the club...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for night Bates (groin) has been ruled out for remainder of Thursday's contest against the Packers.

Impact Bates suffered a groin injury in the first half, and he will now be forced to sit out the rest of the game. In his place, Ben Sinnott will likely continue to see an increase in workload at tight end.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Bates (groin) is questionable to return to Thursday's contest in Green Bay.

Impact Bates picked up an apparent groin injury in the second quarter, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the contest. The tight end was operating as the top reserve option behind starter Zach Ertz, and in his absence, Ben Sinnott will likely see an increase in workload.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers' 27-18 victory over Commanders

Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 27-18

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Rested Saturday Bates won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Commanders are resting most of the players with secure roles -- a group that includes Bates, but apparently not fellow tight end Ben Sinnott (a 2024 second-round pick). Zach Ertz is also resting, in anticipation of being the team's top receiving threat at tight end, while Bates figures to continue in his familiar role as a blocking-focused No. 2 TE when Washington open the regular season against the Giants on Sun., Sept. 7.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways from Commanders' second preseason game: Jayden Daniels is still magic In the Commanders' second preseason game, we also learned the safety corps is deep and John Bates is a blocking weapon.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

PHOTOS | Commanders players visit boys and girls club Check out the top photos of Chris Rodriguez Jr., John Bates and other members of the Washington Commanders' roster hanging out with kids at...

MAY 27, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders are re-signing wide receiver Noah Brown to 1-year deal, AP source says

Noah Brown is returning to the Washington Commanders

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders, Bears, Patriots among the biggest winners in NFL free agency so far

The NFL’s new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders re-sign QB Marcus Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels next season, AP source says

The Washington Commanders are re-upping veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels in the Offensive Rookie of the Year's second NFL season

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

John Bates "Best Blocking Tight End in the NFL" 👀 | Next Man Up | NFL Free Agency | Washington Commanders 1-on-1 with tight end John Bates

MARCH 12, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders agree to sign DT Javon Kinlaw, acquire LT Laremy Tunsil from the Texans, AP source says

The Washington Commanders made two big splashes in the opening hours of NFL free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and acquiring standout offensive tackl...

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders free agency: Tracking all of Washington's signings The Washington Commanders already agreed to trade for receiver Deebo Samuel and retained Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Zane Gonzalez and John Bat...

MARCH 10, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

TE John Bates will return to Commanders on three-year contract He and Zach Ertz will stay together in Washington for at least another season.

MARCH 10, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Signs new deal with Washington Bates and the Commanders agreed on a three-year contract Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bates will remain in Washington ahead of the 2025 campaign. The tight end caught eight of 13 targets for 84 yards in 2024, his lowest totals in both categories over his four seasons in the NFL. Bates will compete with Ben Sinnott for the No. 2 spot at tight end behind Zach Ertz on the depth chart in 2025.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds three catches in playoffs Bates caught eight of 13 passes for 84 yards during the 2024 regular season, then added three catches for 31 yards on four targets in the playoffs.

Impact Bates has been Washington's No. 2 tight end ever since the team took him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He's always been more of a blocker than pass catcher, and it's possible he finds a new home now that he's completed his rookie contract. TE Zach Ertz is also scheduled for free agency, but Bates is unlikely to have a major receiving role even if he re-signs with the Commanders while Ertz moves on.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.

Impact Bates has dealt with a shoulder injury throughout the postseason, but his availability hasn't yet been impacted. He secured one of two targets for 20 yards during the team's divisional-round win over Detroit while working behind Zach Ertz at the tight end position.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder injury Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Bates entered the postseason nursing a shoulder injury, but it didn't prevent him from playing in the Commanders' first two playoff games. He played 85 snaps (70 on offense, 15 on special teams) over those two contests and caught one pass (on three targets) for 20 yards while serving as Washington's backup tight end behind Zach Ertz. Bates' limited participation Thursday is likely to prevent an aggravation of his shoulder injury, and he should be able to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles unless he suffers a setback.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for wild-card round Bates (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's road NFC wild-card round matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact Bates began the week as a full participant in practice, and despite then downgrading to back-to-back limited sessions, he's been cleared to suit up Sunday on the road at Tampa Bay. The depth tight end suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Washington, securing eight of 13 targets for 84 yards.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through shoulder issue Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Bates' limited participation in pracitce could be out of precaution after he logged a full practice Wednesday. Friday's practice report and subsequent injury designation will provide more clarity on Bates' status heading into Sunday's NFC wild-card round game against the Buccaneers. Bates has primarily been used as an extra blocker for the Commanders but managed to log eight catches (on 13 targets) for 84 yards across 17 regular-season games while operating as Zach Ertz's backup.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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