Bates (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Bates (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The Bears placed Bates (shoulder/elbow) on IR on Saturday.

The Bills agreed to trade Bates to the Bears on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

Bates (ankle) is good to go for Sunday's game against Miami, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports.

Head coach Sean McDermott noted Monday that Bates is dealing with an ankle issue and is considered day-to-day, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Bates (knee) returned to Saturday's contest at Chicago, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Bates departed Saturday's game in Chicago due to a knee injury.

Bates (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday.

Bates (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game with the Dolphins, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.