Impact After a brief spell on the sideline spanning the end of the second and start of the third quarters, Bates was able to reassume center duties for the Bills.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Back in Saturday's game Bates (knee) returned to Saturday's contest at Chicago, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Picks up knee injury Bates departed Saturday's game in Chicago due to a knee injury.
Impact During a 15-yard scramble by Bills quarterback Josh Allen late in the second quarter, Bates suffered the health concern. After sitting out Week 15 with an ankle issue, Bates' status moving forward will be one to watch as the team's starting center.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in full Wednesday Bates (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday.
Impact Bates didn't suit up last weekend against Miami due to an ankle issue, but his ability to practice without limitations Wednesday suggests that he'll be ready to reclaim his usual starting right guard spot in Week 16 versus the Bears.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Week 15 Bates (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game with the Dolphins, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Bates exited Sunday's win over the Jets with the injury, which was reported as a low-ankle sprain earlier in the week. He was expected to be day-to-day, but it appears that he ultimately may be more week-to-week with him being ruled out for Week 15's game with Miami already. In his absence, Greg Van Roten and Bobby Hart would be candidates to start at right guard.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
May not miss time Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Bates (ankle) is day-to-day, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Impact It was reported earlier Monday by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com that Bates suffered a low-ankle sprain, and it was not expected to be a long-term injury. He'll likely spend the week rehabbing his ankle while working to be able to suit up Saturday against the Dolphins. If he's unable to play, Greg Van Roten will likely handle the right guard position.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with sprain Bates suffered a low-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bates will have one less day to recover from the injury with the Bills playing Saturday this week. However, the good news is he dodged a more significant injury, and the amount of time he may miss should be minimal. He'll spend the the week ahead rehabbing his ankle while working to suit up Saturday against the Dolphins. If he is unable to play, Greg Van Roten will likely handle the starting role at right guard.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Bates (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bates sustained an ankle injury at some point during the second half, leaving the Bills without their starting right guard against the Jets' stout defensive line. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Greg Van Roten appears to have stepped in for the time being, per Getzenberg.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills run game finding its way with Singletary, Cook
The Bills running attack is finally starting to get going after Devin Singletary and James Cook each played a big role in Buffalo's win over Cleveland to snap a two-game skidNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills QB Allen's status uncertain with throwing elbow injury
Josh Allen is nursing a sore right throwing elbow, leaving cause for concern over the Buffalo Bills starter’s status against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings this weekendNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for Week 4 Bates (concussion) returned to practice in a full capacity Friday.
Impact Bates will be ready to go for the Bills' Week 4 matchup with the Ravens after clearing concussion protocols Friday. He will be back in his starting role at right guard, as Buffalo looks to get back in the win column Sunday following an injury-marred defeat in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills, Ravens meet in matchup of 2 of NFL's top offenses
The Baltimore Ravens host the Buffalo Bills this weekend in what should be a delightful quarterback matchup for neutral fansSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frustration shows after Bills come up short in South Beach
The frustration of the Buffalo Bills coming up short against the Dolphins was evident in a TV video clip showing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey trashing his game notes in the vis...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters concussion protocols Bates suffered a concussion in the Bills' 21-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Bates will need to clear protocols to be able to suit up Sunday against the Ravens. With Tommy Doyle (knee) out moving forward, and Mitch Morse (elbow) nursing an injury, the Bills offensive line is currently lacking healthy bodies. If Bates is unable to play Sunday, Greg Van Roten will likely draw the start at right guard.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills' OL Saffold focus on starting job after rib injury
Rodger Saffold is eager to focus his attention on taking over the Buffalo Bills starting job at left guard after missing the first two weeks of training camp with rib injuries sust...AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
At the end of the day, Ryan Bates is very happy to be back with Bills At the end of the day, Ryan Bates is very happy to be back with #Bills:
AUGUST 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Ryan Bates: "Our Chemistry Right Now Is On Point" Bills offensive lineman, Ryan Bates spoke to the media on Monday following practice. Topics included: what this offseason was like for him,...
AUGUST 8, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Ryan Bates, a Penn State Success Story Once an undrafted free agent, Bates signs a ‘life-changing’ contract with the Buffalo Bills.
APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
How Ryan Bates went from being torn to thrilled in a matter of days The Bills offensive lineman is ready to take the next step in his career.
APRIL 5, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Ryan Bates: "I Want to be a Bill and Stay in Buffalo" Buffalo Bills Offensive Lineman Ryan Bates meets with the media after signing a contract extension with the Bills. Topics Include: Why he wa...
APRIL 5, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Chicago Bears' rebuilding plan: Protect, support QB Justin Fields
The new leadership in Chicago needs to do everything possible to help Bears QB Justin Fields succeed, Eric D. Williams writes.MARCH 30, 2022
Perfect Fit of Brains and Nasty The NFL Draft might pose a better chance for the Bears now to get the right guard they sought after losing out on Ryan Bates after Buffalo m...
MARCH 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Column: Ryan Poles has more work ahead to upgrade the Chicago Bears offensive line after missing out on Ryan Bates Ryan Poles outlined a goal to upgrade the Chicago Bears offensive line, but missing out on Ryan Bates leaves more work to be done.
MARCH 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Bills to retain OL Ryan Bates by matching Bears' offer sheet
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane says the team will retain Ryan Bates by matching the four-year qualifying offer the offensive lineman signed with the Chicago Bears last...MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears GM has perfect two-word response to Bills matching Ryan Bates' offer sheet The Bills' most versatile lineman will remain in Western New York.
MARCH 28, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Offensive Line Rebuild on Hold Buffalo Bills guard Ryan Bates will remain with his team according to an NFL Network report after they matched a Bears offer sheet in restri...
MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
