Signs new deal with Washington

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 Bates.
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. 2 spot at tight end behind Zach Ertz on the depth chart in 2025.
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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.
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders
The Commanders have re-signed a rotational piece of their offense. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, tight end John Bates has agreed to re-sign with Washington on a three-year deal. Bates, 27, was a Commanders fourth-round pick in 2021.
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.
John Bates becomes rare Ron Rivera draftee to earn second contract with Commanders
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.
Commanders agree to terms on new 1-year deal with tight end Zach Ertz
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Tight end Zach Ertz re-signing with Washington Commanders, AP source says
The Washington Commanders have re-signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year contract with $6.25 million guaranteed ...
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The Commanders seem prepared to revamp their defensive line
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Washington Commanders release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen
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Washington Commanders exploring blockbuster trade for All-Pro defender
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