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Bates locked in as blocking TE in 12 personnel; limited pass-catching role.

Bates returns as the top blocker for the Commanders and figures to play a vast majority of snaps in 12 personnel (two-TE sets). The team's shift toward more 12 and 13 personnel limits his pass-catching upside, as he is primarily a blocking tight end rather than a pass-catcher.

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