Washington Commanders tight end John Bates. / Amber Searls-Imagn Images "John doesn't get the probably national recognition that he deserves in terms of what he does on a every play basis for us ...

Less than 24 hours after re-signing three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz, the Washington Commanders are returning another tight ...

One day after agreeing to bring back Zach Ertz on a one-year contract, the Washington Commanders agreed with John Bates on a ...

The Washington Commanders want to retain tight end John Bates. If he hits free agency next week, he'll have suitors.

The Washington Commanders are fortifying their tight end room, according to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo."The ...

ESPN insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano named veteran tight end John Bates as a sleeper free agent to watch going into the next few weeks. "Tight ends with blocking prowess in the run game ...

"The guy, he's just dominant at the line of scrimmage. What he does, there's not many guys walking the earth that can do what John Bates does." That is incredibly high praise coming from the Super ...

"The #Commanders have agreed to terms with TE John Bates on a three-year deal, sources say," Garafolo tweeted. "A terrific blocker who has added 61 catches for 592 yards in four seasons in ...