Brenden Bates: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The New York Jets have lost a player that spent the first part of their season on the active 53-man roster. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns signed rookie tight end Brenden Bates off the Jets' practice squad to their active roster.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Jets Cut TE Brenden Bates

The New York Jets officially waived TE Brenden Bates on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Bates, 25, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Kentucky in May.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 18

Jets cut Ties With TE Brenden Bates; Firkser up Next?

Having seen enough of his struggles as a blocking tight end, the Jets have cut ties with tight end Brenden Bates. The undrafted free agent who had a strong camp with the Chicago Bears was added by the Jets prior to the start of the season. The idea was to have him serve as a blocking tight end but the results have been disastrous.

New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / October 9

A partial defense of tight end Brenden Bates: Jets coaching deserves some of the blame for short yardage failures vs. Vikings

It wasn’t just the rookie tight end’s fault like some are suggesting. It’s tough to believe given the whirlwind of the last day, but there was a football game this past weekend which helped lead to Robert Saleh’s dismissal.

New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / September 14

Scouting Jets tight end Brenden Bates

Taking a look at a young Jets tight end Before the season began, the New York Jets claimed former Chicago Bears tight end Brenden Bates off waivers. Today, we’re going to take an in-depth look at Bates, who was inactive for the season opener against the 49ers.