John Bates, fresh off of a new haircut, spoke with the Washington sports media after signing his 3-year extension, ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

"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 ...