Yahoo Sports NFL on John Bates

ArticleWho will replace injured Laremy Tunsil as Commanders left tackle? - Daily SlopAugust 9, 2026

From the article

Blocking TE John Bates also out since July 30; Dan Quinn said that C Nick Allegretti and TE John Bates aren't considered long-term absences, but they aren't ready now.

Captured by STACKED 4 hr after posting

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

Bates out since late July; status to be reassessed next week.

Bates has been out since July 30; Dan Quinn indicated he and Nick Allegretti aren't considered long-term absences but aren't ready now, with another assessment coming the following week.