Dawgs By Nature on Brenden Bates

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With the Browns last year, Bates started 3 games and had 2 catches for 25 yards... he likely falls third in that group, so I'm expecting him more so to play a role on the third-team offense in camp.

STACKED’s take

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Bates' 2 catches, 25 yards in 3 starts limits backup TE depth chart standing.

Backup TE in his second stint with Cleveland after bouncing between Bears, Jets, Texans, and practice squad roles. Started 3 games with Browns in 2025 and recorded 2 catches for 25 yards; lumped into backup group with Whiteheart and Stoll but likely falls third in that group, expected to play third-team offense role in camp.

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