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    John Bates

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    Washington Commanders
    • Washington Commanders
    • #87
    • Tight End
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 116 kg
    • Birthdate
      6/11/1997 (28)
    • College
      Boise St
    • Draft Info
      2021: Rd 4, Pk 124 (WSH)
    • Status
      Active

    2025 regular season stats

    • REC
      11
    • YDS
      103
    • TD
      1
    • AVG
      9.4
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