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John Bates

Number #87
Position Tight End
Measurables 6' 6" / 256LBS
Age 28
Draft / Org Boise State
Through 2027$16.6M

2 years$8.3M a yearFully guaranteed

1.9%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
370thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.9%of the Commanders payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 29 $5.8M — This season
2027 30 $10.8M +87%
2028 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs BatesCap hit
367 Colton McKivitz SF 30 2029 Same $5.8M 368 D'Andre Swift CHI 27 2030 Same $5.8M 369 Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU 32 2029 Same $5.8M 370 John Bates WSH 29 2028 $5.8M 371 Jordan Mason MIN 27 2027 Same $5.8M 372 Jonathon Cooper DEN 28 2029 Same $5.8M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $8.3M a year

ReedBlankenship $8.3Ma year 3 years, Texans Age 27 LeoChenal $8.2Ma year 3 years, Commanders Age 26 JarranReed $8.4Ma year 2 years, Seahawks Age 34
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
WSH
—
$5,793,333
—
2027
WSH
—
$10,833,334
—
2028
WSH
UFA