Bates (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's road NFC wild-card round matchup against the Buccaneers.

Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Bates played 42 of the Commanders' 78 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a six-yard reception in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.

Bates failed to draw a target while playing 21 of the Commanders' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

Bates played 25 of the Commanders' 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants and reeled in his lone target for a five-yard reception.

Bates caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's 13-6 preseason loss to Miami.

Bates caught 19 of 28 passes for 151 yards in 17 games during the 2023 season.

Bates failed to corral his lone target while playing 25 of the Commanders' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-15 loss to the Dolphins.

Bates went without a target across 20 snaps on offense Sunday in the Commanders' 24-16 win over the Falcons.

Bates caught three of five targets for a career-high 46 yards in Sunday's 35-33 win over the Broncos.