John Bates

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Commanders, TE Age: 26-172d Exp: 2 Years
Drafted: Round 4 (#124 overall), 2021 College: Boise State Agent(s): Rep 1 Sports

 

  • Current Contract

    John Bates signed a 4 year, $4,202,416 contract with the Washington Football Team, including a $722,416 signing bonus, $722,416 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,050,604. In 2024, Bates will earn a base salary of $3,116,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,296,604 and a dead cap value of $180,604.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $4,202,416
    Signing Bonus $722,416
    Average Salary $1,050,604
    Total Guarantees $722,416
    Guaranteed at Signing $722,416
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2021 Contract details by year 24 $660,000 $180,604 $840,604 $722,416 $1,382,416($1,382,416) $1,382,416
    Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $722,416 2021 Cap Savings: $118,188 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $722,416 2021 Cap Savings: $118,188 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $180,604 2022 Dead Cap: $541,812 2021 Cap Savings: $660,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $180,604 2022 Dead Cap: $541,812 2021 Cap Savings: $660,000
    2022 Contract details by year 25 $825,000 $180,604 $1,005,604 $541,812 $825,000($2,207,416) $1,103,708
    Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $541,812 2022 Cap Savings: $463,792 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $541,812 2022 Cap Savings: $463,792 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $180,604 2023 Dead Cap: $361,208 2022 Cap Savings: $825,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $180,604 2023 Dead Cap: $361,208 2022 Cap Savings: $825,000
    2023 Contract details by year 26 $940,000 $180,604 $1,120,604 $361,208 $940,000($3,147,416) $1,049,139
    Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $361,208 2023 Cap Savings: $759,396 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $361,208 2023 Cap Savings: $759,396 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $180,604 2024 Dead Cap: $180,604 2023 Cap Savings: $940,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $180,604 2024 Dead Cap: $180,604 2023 Cap Savings: $940,000
    2024 Contract details by year 27 $3,116,000 $180,604 $3,296,604 $180,604 $3,116,000($6,263,416) $1,565,854
    Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $180,604 2024 Cap Savings: $3,116,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $180,604 2024 Cap Savings: $3,116,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $180,604 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $3,116,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $180,604 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $3,116,000
    2025 Free Agent Year 28 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 2024 proven performance escalator
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $660,000 $722,416 - - - - - $1,382,416
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $825,000 - - - - - - $825,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $940,000 - - - - - - $940,000
    3 seasons $2,425,000 $722,416 - - - - - $3,147,416
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $3,116,000 - - - - - - $3,116,000
    $5,541,000 $722,416 - - - - - $6,263,416
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $660,000 $722,416 - - - - - $1,382,416
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,765,000 - - - - - - $1,765,000

  • Transactions

    May 13 2021Signed a 4 year $4.2 million contract with Washington (WAS)
    May 1 2021Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 4 (#124 overall)

  • 2024 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how John Bates ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Rec TD Fum Prod Pts
    2023 WAS 17 17 4 470 44.4 28 19 151 7.9 0 0 15.1
    2022 WAS 17 16 7 510 49.0 22 14 108 7.7 1 1 16.8
    2021 WAS 17 17 8 519 46.1 25 20 249 12.4 1 1 30.9
    Totals 51 50 19 1,499 - 75 53 508 9.6 2 2 62.80