RYAN BATES NEWS

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

Here's the contract the Bears offered OL Ryan Bates The Bills matched the Bears’ offer sheet for OL Ryan Bates. Here’s what Chicago was going to pay Bates:

MARCH 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Bears OL target Ryan Bates heading back to Buffalo Bills Offensive lineman Ryan Bates is staying with the Buffalo Bills after the team matched the Chicago Bears offer sheet.

MARCH 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Offer sheet will be matched The Bills will match the offer sheet that Bates signed with the Bears last week, ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Bates' deal is a four-year pact. The 25-year-old thus will remain in Buffalo, where he'll continue to provide the Bills offensive line with depth and versatility.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Bates won't be joining the Bears after Bills match offer sheet Sorry, Bears fans. Ryan Bates is headed back to Buffalo after the Bills matched his offer sheet from Chicago.

MARCH 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings Miss Out on Ryan Bates, Interior Offensive Line Remains a Concern The Vikings made Bates an offer but he’s going to end up with the Bears or Bills.

MARCH 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Top Options for Bills now That Ryan Bates has Signed Bears' Offer Sheet The Buffalo Bills will need to be creative to keep Ryan Bates or find his replacement, but they have many options.

MARCH 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears' offer sheet

A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Bills offensive lineman has agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Chicago Bears

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signing offer sheet with Chicago Bates intends to sign an offer sheet with the Bears on Thursday, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Once Bates has signed Chicago's sheet, the Bills will have five days to decide between matching the offer or allowing Bates to walk without compensation. A restricted free agent, Bates boasts both youth and upside, and he could fill a notable hole for the Bears' interior O-line.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple teams, including Patriots, swarming on Bills' Ryan Bates New England has a history of signing Bills RFAs.

MARCH 22, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

OL Ryan Bates to meet with Bears on Tuesday The Bears are hosting Ryan Bates on Tuesday, and they have a chance to add a young interior lineman to their roster. If the price is right.

MARCH 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Bills RFA Ryan Bates has meetings with three teams Report: #Bills RFA Ryan Bates has meetings with three teams:

MARCH 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Patriots showing interest in Bills RFA guard Ryan Bates Ryan Bates is drawing interest from around the NFL. But the Patriots badly need help at guard.

MARCH 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Source: Vikings hosted Bills guard Ryan Bates, a restricted free agent Bates, 25, started Buffalo's final five games last season at guard. He's a restricted free agent, meaning the Bills have the right to match...

MARCH 18, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Bills have limited salary cap space entering free agency

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has a decision to weigh: stick with the players he’s familiar with or plug the team’s needs in free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Bates: "We're Not Going to Take Any Crap" Bills OL Ryan Bates joined One Bills Live to discuss his versatility on the offensive line and how he's handled the juggling the line has go...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

What's the Scoop: Ryan Bates Get to know Bills Offensive Lineman Ryan Bates in this edition of What's the Scoop, presented by Perry's Ice Cream

JANUARY 13, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Clear of injury report Bates (knee) isn't listed on Friday's injury report, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Bates logged a full practice Friday after being limited during the first two sessions of the week. With Ike Boettger (Achilles) sidelined, the 24-year-old Bates is expected to draw his third straight start at left guard.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Bates (knee) is day-to-day according the head coach Sean McDermott, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact Bates has yet to miss a game this season and with six days to game day, McDermott's timeline seems to favor a return to the field Sunday against the Jets.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Run game helps Bills prosper as they try to clinch division

Maybe this time the Buffalo Bills have finally learned their lesson on the importance of running the ball

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Bates: "Grateful to Be in the Situation" Bills Offensive Lineman Ryan Bates addresses the media on Wednesday December 29th at One Bills Drive. Topics include: making the most of his...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Clear of injury report Bates (hand) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Bates picked up a hand injury during the preseason finale, bit it won't affect his availability for Week 1. He should serve as the backup center behind Mitch Morse.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand injury Saturday Bates suffered a hand injury during Saturday's preseason contest against the Packers.

Impact Bates was listed as questionable to return, but the full extent of the injury is unknown. He is slated to be the Buffalo's primary backup center behind Mitch Morse during the 2021 campaign.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'They saw something in me': Ryan Bates knows the value he brings to Bills' talented O-line For now, Ryan Bates is Buffalo’s swing tackle. But Bates is much more than that given his ability to play the entire offensive line.

MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM