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Back with Gang Green The Jets signed Bates to the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Bates was waived by the Jets on Thursday after appearing in each of the last five regular-season games. He had the option of signing with another team after clearing waivers, but he has opted to stick around in New York.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jets The Jets waived Bates on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bates was claimed off waivers by the Jets in late August after the undrafted tight end was unable to make the Bears' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Bates was a healthy scratch in Week 1, but he has played in each of the Jets' last five regular-season games and has contributed on both offense and special teams, though he has not recorded a stat over that span. Assuming he clears waivers, Bates will look to join a team in need of tight end depth.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

What Role Will Brenden Bates Have on Jets Roster? The undrafted free agent should be able to be a key role player in the Jets offense this season.

AUGUST 31 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lands with Jets Bates was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Wednesday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Bates fills the third spot on a Jets tight end depth chart that previously had only two players: Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert. The undrafted rookie out of Kentucky had been in camp with the Bears but was placed on waivers Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Bates is known more for his blocking than his pass catching ability.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chicago Bates was waived by Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact Bates was signed as an undrafted free agent in May, yet he was unable to make the 53-man roster in Chicago. Though he wasn't able to secure a roster spot behind fellow tight ends behind Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett and Marcedes Lewis, the 24-year-old's prowess as a blocker could help him to catch on with a practice squad around the league.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chicago Bates was waived by Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact Bates was signed as an undrafted free agent in May, yet he was unable to make the 53-man roster in Chicago. Though he wasn't able to secure a roster spot behind fellow tight ends Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett and Marcedes Lewis, the 24-year-old's prowess as a blocker could help him to catch on with a practice squad around the league.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Brett Rypien evades rush for ad-libbed throw to Brenden Bates for 27-yard gain Bears quarterback Brett Rypien avoids the Texans pass rush and hits tight end Brenden Bates for a 27-yard pickup.

AUGUST 2 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Brenden Bates picks up 20 yards on Brett Rypien's throw up the seam Bears quarterback Brett Rypien locates tight end Brenden Bates over the middle for a 20-yard gain.

AUGUST 2 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM