NFL
John Bates
John Bates
Washington Commanders, Tight End
Age: 26-6d (Nov 06, 1997)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Boise State
Drafted: Round 4 (#124 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Chase Callahan (Excel Sports Management)
2024 Cap Hit
$3,296,604
2024 Cash
$3,116,000
Career Earnings
$6,263,416
2021-2024 Rookie (CURRENT)
John Bates signed a 4 year , $4,202,416 contract with the Washington Football Team, including $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 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
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
24 | $840,604 | 0.46% | $1,382,416 | $1,382,416 | $722,416 |
| 2022 |
|
25 | $1,005,604 | 0.48% | $825,000 | $2,207,416 | $541,812 |
| 2023 |
|
26 | $1,120,604 | 0.50% | $940,000 | $3,147,416 | $361,208 |
| 2024 |
|
27 | $3,296,604 | 1.29% | $3,116,000 | $6,263,416 | $180,604 |
| 2025 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
24 | $660,000 | $722,416 | $1,382,416 | $1,382,416 | $1,382,416 | $1,565,854 |
| 2022 |
|
25 | $825,000 | - | $825,000 | $2,207,416 | $1,103,708 | $1,627,000 |
| 2023 |
|
26 | $940,000 | - | $940,000 | $3,147,416 | $1,049,139 | $2,028,000 |
| 2024 |
|
27 | $3,116,000 | - | $3,116,000 | $6,263,416 | $1,565,854 | $3,116,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2024 proven performance escalator
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$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 |
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| 2022 |
|
25 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$2,207,416 |
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| 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% | Receiving Targets | Receiving Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Yards/Rec | Receiving Yards/Gm | Receiving Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WAS | 9 | 3 | 267 | 45.00 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
