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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Replaced Stefon Diggs in 12 personnel on opening drive. Jordyn Tyson notes it could be a good sign for Okonkwo/Bates that Ben Sinnott didn't appear to play in first quarter; Bates could take some 11-personnel snaps.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Hogs Haven

Despite being one of the best blocking tight ends in the league, Bates had a poor blocking effort in this preseason game, as highlighted by the source's specific criticism of his performance.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Bates, known as one of the better blockers in the league, missed most of training camp with an injury and failed to set up his run block on the second offensive play of the game, leading directly to a sack on Jayden Daniels' second dropback.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates is known as one of the better blockers in the league, but after missing most of training camp with an injury, he failed to set up his run block on the second offensive play of the game, which led to a sack. His injury recovery and blocking performance are concerns heading into the season.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Commanders Film Review w/ Jayden (3 snaps): Stefon Diggs only lined up in the slot - when they went to a 2WR set, he came off the field If you are worried about Diggs - this would be the reason why Terry McLaurin (as expected) took all 3 snaps on the outside along with Treylon Burks (signaling he's a 3WR set starter, but that could be a rotation if they do move Diggs outside sometimes) Jacory Croskey-Merritt (came up gimpy in their last practice but should be fine) & Rachaad White missed the...

Commanders Film Review w/ Jayden (3 snaps): Stefon Diggs only lined up in the slot - when they went to a 2WR set, he came off the field If you are worried about Diggs - this would be the reason why Terry McLaurin (as expected) took all 3 snaps on the outside along with Treylon Burks (signaling he's a 3WR set starter, but that could be a rotation if they do move Diggs outside sometimes) Jacory Croskey-Merritt (came up gimpy in their last practice but should be fine) & Rachaad White missed the...

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates broke down in pass protection on the second play of Jayden Daniels' opening series, losing his one-on-one matchup and contributing to a sack of the quarterback.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates, a starting tight end, broke down in pass protection on Jayden Daniels' second-down play in the preseason game against Detroit, losing his one-on-one matchup and allowing a sack. The source notes both starting tight ends failed in protection on this play.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Starter welcomed back on Tuesday after extended absence.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates was welcomed back on Tuesday as a starter after an extended absence.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Hogs Haven

TE Jon Bates is working with Wes Welker as a tight end coach and is putting in hard work to learn the finer points of tight end play, indicating skill development and coaching investment in his progression.

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NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates is undergoing a ramp-up period to ensure proper return to play, which was enacted on Tuesday. The Commanders are implementing this cautious approach with recovering players to manage their return to full participation.

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PositiveInjuryAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates is in a ramp-up period following recovery from an unspecified injury, with the return-to-play protocol enacted on Tuesday to ensure proper conditioning before full participation.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates was able to catch a pass from Jayden Daniels during team work, marking his first reception since the early portions of camp. While neither he nor Allegretti is fully back yet, it's good to see Washington working him back into the offense.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates returned to practice after injury, going through individual drills and 11-on-11 work; he caught a pass from Jayden Daniels during team work, marking his first reception since the early portions of camp. While not fully back yet, his return to the offense is a positive sign.

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PositiveInjuryAug 18, 2026Hogs Haven

John Bates returned to practice on Day 12 of training camp after an absence; the source notes he is 'lookin like he's ready to practice,' indicating he is healthy and available for upcoming games.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Hogs Haven

John Bates will return to practice on Tuesday, per Dan Quinn. Bates is part of Washington's full tight end room alongside Chig Okonkwo, Colson Yankoff, and Ben Sinnott, with the team expecting to deploy multiple tight end sets.

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PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates, who has been dealing with a hamstring strain, will start practicing with the team on Tuesday, signaling recovery progress.

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PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates, dealing with a hamstring strain, will start practicing with the Commanders on Tuesday, signaling his return to availability.

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PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates has made progress and will work back into practice on Tuesday, per head coach Dan Quinn.

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PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end has made progress and will work back into practice on Tuesday.

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NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026Hogs Haven

John Bates' hamstring injury has allowed players like Colson Yankoff to step up and make plays over the last two weeks, opening the door for backup tight end opportunities.

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NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

John Bates suffered a hamstring injury that has allowed backup tight ends like Colson Yankoff to step up and make plays over the last two weeks of training camp.

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NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

John Bates suffered a hamstring injury that has allowed backup tight ends like Colson Yankoff to step up and make plays over the last two weeks.

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NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026Hogs Haven

Hamstring injury has opened opportunities for backup tight ends like Colson Yankoff to step up and make plays over the last two weeks of training camp.

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NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates is still out of practice, which has opened up the competition for the fourth tight end spot between Lawrence Cager and Colson Yankoff.

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NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates continues to recover from an injury, limiting his availability during training camp and joint practice sessions.

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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end is out, creating an opportunity for Colson Yankoff to seize playing time and showcase his abilities.

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NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates continues to recover from an injury, limiting his availability during training camp and joint practice sessions.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Hogs Haven

Listed as the starting tight end on the Commanders' first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 season, with Colson Yankoff as backup.

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NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Commanders tight end dealing with a hamstring issue; expected to be out another week or so, with assessment continuing through Wednesday/Thursday; not considered a long-term injury.

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NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026Hogs Haven

Commanders tight end dealing with hamstring issue; expected to be out approximately another week as of Saturday morning; HC Dan Quinn indicated not long-term but will be reassessed Wednesday-Thursday.

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NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates (hamstring) will miss another week of practice and is unlikely to be ready for the Dolphins joint practice next Wednesday. Dan Quinn said they don't consider it long-term but will re-evaluate Wednesday or Thursday.

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NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates (hamstring) will miss another week of practice and is unlikely to be ready for the Dolphins joint practices next week. Dan Quinn said both Bates and Allegretti will be re-evaluated Wednesday or Thursday.

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NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end John Bates would be out for at least another week due to hamstring injury.

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NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates is dealing with a hamstring injury and would be out for at least another week; was not on the active roster at practice on Wednesday.

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NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026Hogs Haven

Missing time due to injury, which has opened opportunities for Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff to compete for larger roles in David Blough's new offensive scheme.

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PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Commanders intend to use 12- and 13-personnel more frequently this year, which means an increase in snaps for Bates above his standard 45-50 percent clip; he actually played 51 percent last season despite missing two games. Washington can still deploy heavier personnel packages without him, but the running game loses its best in-line blocker, making him indispensable to the team's offensive scheme.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Hogs Haven

The Commanders intend to use 12- and 13-personnel more frequently in 2026, which means an increase in snaps for Bates above his standard 45-50 percent clip. He played 51 percent last season despite missing two games. Washington can deploy heavier personnel packages without him, but the running game loses its best in-line blocker; among realistic Week 1 roster candidates, only Ben Sinnott comes within 17 pounds of Bates' 256-pound frame. Bates is ranked as the 8th most indispensable player entering the 2026 season.

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NegativeInjuryAug 2, 2026Hogs Haven

Will be out a couple of weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during training camp.

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