NFL · 2026

Washington Commanders· #87

JohnBates

Tight End

6'6"
256 lbs
Age 28

5
Rec: 27
Rec Yds: 5.4
Yds / Rec: 0
Rec TD

2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Contract Details

$21MTotal Value

3YearsDuration

$7MAvg. Annual

2025 – 2027Contract Years

$3.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Contract Ledger

Via ESPN

Season	Salary	Bonus	Still owed
2025	$9M	—	$12M
2026	$3.5M	—	$8.5M
2027	$8.5M	$750K	—

Contract type: Veteran contract
Free agent: 2028
Signed through: 2027
Void years: None
Guaranteed: —
Cap hit: —
Dead cap: —