10:27 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught eight of 13 passes for 84 yards during the 2024 regular season, then added three catches for 31 yards on four targets in the playoffs.

4:40 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.

5:23 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

4:52 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's road NFC wild-card round matchup against the Buccaneers.

5:17 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

12:15 PM - John Bates (Wsh) played 42 of the Commanders' 78 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a six-yard reception in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.

12:56 PM - John Bates (Wsh) failed to draw a target while playing 21 of the Commanders' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

4:08 PM - John Bates (Wsh) played 25 of the Commanders' 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants and reeled in his lone target for a five-yard reception.

10:24 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's 13-6 preseason loss to Miami.

11:32 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught 19 of 28 passes for 151 yards in 17 games during the 2023 season.

10:51 AM - John Bates (Wsh) failed to corral his lone target while playing 25 of the Commanders' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-15 loss to the Dolphins.

11:53 AM - John Bates (Wsh) went without a target across 20 snaps on offense Sunday in the Commanders' 24-16 win over the Falcons.

3:55 PM - John Bates (Wsh) caught three of five targets for a career-high 46 yards in Sunday's 35-33 win over the Broncos.

12:30 PM - John Bates (Wsh) finished the 2022 season with 14 catches for 108 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets in 16 games.

8:05 PM - John Bates (Wsh) was not targeted in Sunday's 20-20 tie against the Giants.

3:58 PM - John Bates (Wsh) caught three of four targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-13 win over Atlanta.

12:20 PM - John Bates (Wsh) failed to draw a target during Monday's 32-21 win over the Eagles.

5:09 PM - John Bates (Wsh) caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings

9:33 AM - John Bates (Wsh) played 33 percent of offensive snaps and caught his lone target for a six-yard gain in a 17-16 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.

2:24 PM - John Bates (Wsh) wasn't targeted Sunday against the Packers, playing 23 snaps on offense (31 percent) in a 23-21 win.

11:40 AM - John Bates (Wsh) (hamstring) is active Week 7 against Green Bay.

12:54 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

2:20 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, ESPN's John Keim reports.

1:32 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

9:42 AM - John Bates (Wsh) (hamstring) didn't play any snaps in Thursday's game against the Bears.

8:20 PM - John Bates (Wsh) in questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears after he suffered a hamstring injury during warmups, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official sitereports.

5:36 PM - John Bates (Wsh) could make another start Thursday against the Bears with fellow tight end Logan Thomas (calf) ruled out for a second straight game.

1:54 PM - John Bates (Wsh) caught each of his three targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 21-17 loss to Tennessee.

2:46 PM - John Bates (Wsh) secured four of six targets for 19 yards during the Commanders' 25-10 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

11:16 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions, playing 32 percent of snaps on offense.

1:40 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (calf) was a full practice participant Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

1:40 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (calf) was a full practice participant Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

2:37 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (calf) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

2:45 PM - John Bates (Wsh) (calf) is on a side field at Monday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

10:04 AM - John Bates (Wsh) finished his 2021 rookie campaign with 20 catches for 249 yards and a touchdown on 25 targets, starting eight of 17 games.

8:33 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught two of three targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 56-14 loss at Dallas.

4:57 PM - John Bates (Wsh) and Washington will no longer play the Eagles on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

3:14 PM - John Bates (Wsh) caught one of his two targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Cowboys.

10:01 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught three of four targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 17-15 win over the Raiders, while teammate Logan Thomas (knee) suffered a likely season-ending injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

8:41 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught each of his three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Panthers.

12:59 PM - John Bates (Wsh) is expected to serve as Washington's starting tight end Sunday against the Panthers with Ricky Seal-Jones (hip) ruled out for the contest and Logan Thomas (hamstring) still on injured reserve, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

10:04 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught each of his three targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over Tampa Bay, playing a career-high 47 snaps with teammate Ricky Seals-Jones suffering a hip injury.

3:50 AM - John Bates (Wsh) caught his only target for a seven-yard gain in Sunday's 31-13 loss to Kansas City, registering his first regular-season NFL reception.

5:32 PM - John Bates (Wsh) will operate as Washington's No. 2 tight end behind Ricky Seals-Jones while Logan Thomas (hamstring) is on injured reserve, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

1:05 PM - John Bates (Wsh) Football Team selected Fitzpatrick in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 124th overall.