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John Bates
TEWashington Commanders
6'6" · 256 lbs · Age 28 · Yr 6 · 56 GP · Boise State · Rd 4, Pick 124 (2021)
John Bates
TEWashington Commanders
6'6" · 256 lbs · Age 28 · Yr 6 · 56 GP · Boise State · Rd 4, Pick 124 (2021)
6'6" · 256 lbs · Age 28 · Yr 6 · 56 GP · Boise State · Rd 4, Pick 124 (2021)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 9, 2025, Questionable (Ankle) · 4 months ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
1.7
Tgt/G
1.3
Rec/G
7.7
Rec YDs/G
0.0
Rec TDs/G
49%
Snap%
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John Bates is a 6th-year tight end for the Washington Commanders. Listed at age 28, 6'6", 256 lbs. Drafted in the 4th round (124th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Boise State. In 2026 he played 3 games and recorded 4 receptions, 23 receiving yards, 5 targets, ranking 61st among NFL TEs. Across 56 games over 6 seasons, his career totals include 76 career receptions, 718 career receiving yards, 3 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 66. Browse John Bates's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 80.0 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 68.8 | 103 | 11.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 61.5 | 84 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 67.9 | 151 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 22 | 14 | 63.6 | 108 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 80.0 | 249 | 22.6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 109 | 76 | 69.7 | 718 | 12.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 9.3 | 18.2 | 12.7 | 119.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WAS | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2.0 | 0.00 | 7.30 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 87.5 |
| 2025 | WAS | 15 | 16 | 11 | 3.0 | 3.20 | 6.20 | 0.000 | 6.3% | 107.0 |
| 2024 | WAS | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4.8 | 4.40 | 6.10 | 0.125 | 7.7% | 80.3 |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 28 | 19 | 6.3 | 4.50 | 3.40 | 0.053 | 10.7% | 81.1 |
| 2022 | WAS | 16 | 22 | 14 | 5.2 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 0.071 | 9.1% | 90.7 |
| 2021 | WAS | 17 | 25 | 20 | 6.0 | 5.50 | 7.00 | 0.100 | 0.0% | 104.8 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability62%
2026 Season60%
Shutdown Seasons3 of 5