TE John Bates will return to Commanders on 3-year contract

Commanders agree to terms on new 1-year deal with tight end Zach Ertz
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders are bringing another member of the band back for 2025 with news breaking late Saturday that tight end Zach Ertz is returning on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million. WUSA9 Sports Director Chick Hernandez confirmed the news.
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, tight end John Bates has agreed to re-sign with Washington on a three-year deal.
TE John Bates will return to Commanders on three-year contract
One day after agreeing to bring back Zach Ertz on a one-year contract, the Washington Commanders agreed with John Bates on a three-year deal, a person familiar with the terms said Sunday night, keeping the team’s tight end corps intact for at least another season.
Commanders' John Bates: Signs new deal with Washington
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.
Commanders re-sign TE John Bates to 3-yr deal
The Washington Commanders are re-signing tight end John Bates to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo. The team locks in the 27-year-old through the 2028-29 season, one day after they re-sign veteran tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year deal.
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Less than 24 hours after re-signing three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz, the Washington Commanders are returning another tight end from last season’s roster.
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