NFL
John Bates
John Bates
Washington Commanders, Tight End
Age: 27y-4m-4d (Nov 06, 1997)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Boise State
Drafted: Round 4 (#124 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Chase Callahan (Excel Sports Management)
2025 Cap Hit
$0
2025 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$6,263,416
2025-2027 pending-free-agent-extension (CURRENT)
John Bates signed a 3 year contract with the Washington Commanders. In 2025, Bates will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
30 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 |
|
29 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
30 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,202,416
Average Salary:
$1,050,604
Signing Bonus:
$722,416
GTD at Sign:
$722,416
Total GTD:
$722,416
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$6,263,416
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,382,416 |
$1,382,416 |
|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$825,000 |
$2,207,416 |
|
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$3,147,416 |
|
| 2024 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$3,116,000 |
$6,263,416 |
|
| Total |
$6,263,416 |
$6,263,416 |
||||
| Total |
$6,263,416 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $722,416 | - | - | - | - | $6,263,416 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
24 |
$660,000
|
$722,416 |
$1,382,416 |
$1,382,416 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
25 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$2,207,416 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$3,147,416 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$3,116,000
|
$3,116,000 |
$6,263,416 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$722,416 |
$6,263,416 |
$6,263,416 |
|||||||
| Total |
$5,541,000 |
$722,416 |
$6,263,416 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,541,000 | $722,416 | - | - | - | - | $6,263,416 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WAS | 17 | 6 | 516 | 44.40 | 13 | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 4.9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 4 | 500 | 45.20 | 28 | 19 | 151 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | WAS | 16 | 7 | 510 | 42.90 | 22 | 14 | 108 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | WAS | 17 | 8 | 519 | 46.10 | 25 | 20 | 249 | 12.5 | 14.6 | 1 | 1 |
