DAREN BATES NEWS

Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

The NFL's suspension of wide receiver Calvin Ridley for at least the 2022 season for betting on games last season makes the position an area of increased emphasis for the Atlanta F...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated off IR The Falcons have activated Bates (groin) off injured reserve.

Impact Bates was designated to return on Dec. 15. He has been sidelined since mid-November. Barring any setbacks, look for him to help provide depth at inside linebacker.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons S Erik Harris done for season with pectoral injury

Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris is done for the season with a pectoral injury

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday's Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Designated LB Daren Bates to return from injured reserve to practice.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Officially designated to return Bates (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Wednesday's transaction was expected after coach Arthur Smith revealed Bates would be back at practice. The 31-year-old has been sidelined for each of the last four games but will be eligible to suit up as early as Sunday against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice Bates (groin) will return to practice Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates spent nearly a month on injured reserve, but he'll now return to the practice field. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against the 49ers, but once he's officially designated to return, the 31-year-old will need to be activated within 21 days if he hopes to return this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' thin offense has Patterson inactive vs. Patriots

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots, taking one of the Falcons’ most productive players away from an already depleted offens...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On IR until at least Week 15 Bates (groin) was placed on IR on Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bates had already been ruled out of the team's Week 11 matchup with the Patriots, but he will now miss a minimum of two additional games on top of that. With the Falcons' Week 12 bye also falling during that stretch, the earliest the backup linebacker can return will be Week 15 against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons place TE Hurst, LB Bates on IR before game vs Pats

The Atlanta Falcons have made several roster moves ahead of their game against the New England Patriots

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Week 11 Bates (groin) won't play in the Falcons' Week 11 contest against the Patriots on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates suffered a groin injury during the Falcons' loss to the Cowboys in Week 11 and was unable to return to the game. The linebacker started the season with the Texans and then joined the Titans before eventually ending up in Atlanta. Expect Foyesade Oluokun to see extended playing time Thursday against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Bates won't return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a groin injury, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates totaled three tackles (two solo) prior to his departure in the second half. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but he'll have a short week to recover before Thursday's game against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons promote former Auburn linebacker Daren Bates has moved from Atlanta’s practice squad to the active roster.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • AL.COM

Elevated from practice squad Bates was elevated from the Falcons' practice squad Saturday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates' elevation to the active roster is likely due to fellow linebacker Dante Fowler (knee) being placed on injured reserve Friday. The 30-year-old will likely play a depth role for the Falcons while also contributing on special teams going forward. The Falcons square off against the Dolphins in Week 7.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WR Ridley back with Falcons, McGary to COVID-19 reserve list

The Atlanta Falcons placed right tackle Kaleb McGary on the COVID-19 reserve list but also got some good news

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up Titans lean on next man up before Colts' rematch

The Tennessee Titans are testing the NFL’s cliche of “next man up.”

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Promoted from practice squad Bates was promoted from the Titans' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old failed to make Houston's season-opening roster and returned to Tennessee on the practice squad, and he played 23 snaps on special teams while elevated as an extra player for Week 7. Bates spent the previous three years with the Titans, playing only 52 defensive snaps in 45 games.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans Promote LB Daren Bates, OL David Quessenberry to 53-Man Roster Also Tuesday, the team signed linebacker Will Compton the practice squad after waiving him from the active roster on Monday.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Bills without pair of starters against depleted Titans

The Buffalo Bills will be without a couple of starters against the Tennessee Titans who will be playing their first game since Sept. 27 after the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans place CB Adoree Jackson on IR before opener at Denver

The Tennessee Titans have placed starting cornerback Adoree Jackson on injured reserve and replaced him by signing cornerback Tye Smith to the active roster from the practice squad

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland Raiders Notes, Observations: Carr Down and A Look Back

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Post-Game Recap: Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts

Post-game recap of the Oakland Raiders Week 16 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.On Christmas Eve, Raider Nation already had a few items...

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Week 15 Notes and Observations: Oakland Raiders Clinch Playoffs in SD

Scouting notes and observations following the Oakland Raiders playoff-clinching Week 15 "road"victoryoverthe AFC West rival San Diego Charg...

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Rams lose to 49ers in overtime for another losing season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The St. Louis Rams were on a roll, having stayed in the Northern California wine country town of Napa between West Coast games poised to close the season...

JANUARY 4, 2016

Rams player sports wig, No. 52 jersey in practice to look like Packers' Matthews

The St. Louis Rams​ are going to great (hair) lengths to prepare for the Green Bay Packers​' outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 10, 2015