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Ready for Week 4 Bates (concussion) returned to practice in a full capacity Friday.
Impact Bates will be ready to go for the Bills' Week 4 matchup with the Ravens after clearing concussion protocols Friday. He will be back in his starting role at right guard, as Buffalo looks to get back in the win column Sunday following an injury-marred defeat in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bills, Ravens meet in matchup of 2 of NFL's top offenses

The Baltimore Ravens host the Buffalo Bills this weekend in what should be a delightful quarterback matchup for neutral fans
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Frustration shows after Bills come up short in South Beach

The frustration of the Buffalo Bills coming up short against the Dolphins was evident in a TV video clip showing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey trashing his game notes in the vis...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press
Enters concussion protocols Bates suffered a concussion in the Bills' 21-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Bates will need to clear protocols to be able to suit up Sunday against the Ravens. With Tommy Doyle (knee) out moving forward, and Mitch Morse (elbow) nursing an injury, the Bills offensive line is currently lacking healthy bodies. If Bates is unable to play Sunday, Greg Van Roten will likely draw the start at right guard.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bills' OL Saffold focus on starting job after rib injury

Rodger Saffold is eager to focus his attention on taking over the Buffalo Bills starting job at left guard after missing the first two weeks of training camp with rib injuries sust...
AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press
At the end of the day, Ryan Bates is very happy to be back with Bills At the end of the day, Ryan Bates is very happy to be back with #Bills:
AUGUST 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Ryan Bates: "Our Chemistry Right Now Is On Point" Bills offensive lineman, Ryan Bates spoke to the media on Monday following practice. Topics included: what this offseason was like for him,...
AUGUST 8, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Ryan Bates, a Penn State Success Story Once an undrafted free agent, Bates signs a ‘life-changing’ contract with the Buffalo Bills.
APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
How Ryan Bates went from being torn to thrilled in a matter of days The Bills offensive lineman is ready to take the next step in his career.
APRIL 5, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Ryan Bates: "I Want to be a Bill and Stay in Buffalo" Buffalo Bills Offensive Lineman Ryan Bates meets with the media after signing a contract extension with the Bills. Topics Include: Why he wa...
APRIL 5, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Chicago Bears' rebuilding plan: Protect, support QB Justin Fields

The new leadership in Chicago needs to do everything possible to help Bears QB Justin Fields succeed, Eric D. Williams writes.
MARCH 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Chicago Bears' rebuilding plan: Protect, support QB Justin Fields
Perfect Fit of Brains and Nasty The NFL Draft might pose a better chance for the Bears now to get the right guard they sought after losing out on Ryan Bates after Buffalo m...
MARCH 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Column: Ryan Poles has more work ahead to upgrade the Chicago Bears offensive line after missing out on Ryan Bates Ryan Poles outlined a goal to upgrade the Chicago Bears offensive line, but missing out on Ryan Bates leaves more work to be done.
MARCH 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bills to retain OL Ryan Bates by matching Bears' offer sheet

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane says the team will retain Ryan Bates by matching the four-year qualifying offer the offensive lineman signed with the Chicago Bears last...
MARCH 28, 2022 • Associated Press
Bears GM has perfect two-word response to Bills matching Ryan Bates' offer sheet The Bills' most versatile lineman will remain in Western New York.
MARCH 28, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Offensive Line Rebuild on Hold Buffalo Bills guard Ryan Bates will remain with his team according to an NFL Network report after they matched a Bears offer sheet in restri...
MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Here's the contract the Bears offered OL Ryan Bates The Bills matched the Bears’ offer sheet for OL Ryan Bates. Here’s what Chicago was going to pay Bates:
MARCH 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Bears OL target Ryan Bates heading back to Buffalo Bills Offensive lineman Ryan Bates is staying with the Buffalo Bills after the team matched the Chicago Bears offer sheet.
MARCH 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Offer sheet will be matched The Bills will match the offer sheet that Bates signed with the Bears last week, ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Bates' deal is a four-year pact. The 25-year-old thus will remain in Buffalo, where he'll continue to provide the Bills offensive line with depth and versatility.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Bates won't be joining the Bears after Bills match offer sheet Sorry, Bears fans. Ryan Bates is headed back to Buffalo after the Bills matched his offer sheet from Chicago.
MARCH 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings Miss Out on Ryan Bates, Interior Offensive Line Remains a Concern The Vikings made Bates an offer but he’s going to end up with the Bears or Bills.
MARCH 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Top Options for Bills now That Ryan Bates has Signed Bears' Offer Sheet The Buffalo Bills will need to be creative to keep Ryan Bates or find his replacement, but they have many options.
MARCH 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears' offer sheet

A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Bills offensive lineman has agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Chicago Bears
MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press
Signing offer sheet with Chicago Bates intends to sign an offer sheet with the Bears on Thursday, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Once Bates has signed Chicago's sheet, the Bills will have five days to decide between matching the offer or allowing Bates to walk without compensation. A restricted free agent, Bates boasts both youth and upside, and he could fill a notable hole for the Bears' interior O-line.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Multiple teams, including Patriots, swarming on Bills' Ryan Bates New England has a history of signing Bills RFAs.
MARCH 22, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
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