Brenden Bates

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Brenden Bates is a 6'5", 251-pound tight end from Cincinnati, Ohio who played college football at Kentucky, appearing in 58 games and recording 26 receptions for 272 yards and two touchdowns. An undrafted signee, he joined the Chicago Bears in May 2024 and subsequently cycled through the Jets and Browns organizations. Bates signed with Cleveland's active roster in December 2024 and enters his third season in the NFL. In 2025, he caught 4 passes for 48 yards across five targets while appearing in two games with the Browns.

Brenden Bates played 9 games in 2025 with a 14% share of offensive snaps.

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T-185 of 204 · TE market by AAV

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