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Michael
Bates
Wide Receiver
Birthdate
12/19/1969
College
Arizona
Birthplace
Tucson, AZ
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Position
Wide Receiver
Birthdate
12/19/1969
College
Arizona
Birthplace
Tucson, AZ
Career History
New York Jets
2003*-2004 (1 Season)
Dallas Cowboys
2003*-2004 (1 Season)
Washington Redskins
2001-2002 (1 Season)
Carolina Panthers
1996-2001 (5 Seasons)
Cleveland Browns
1995-1996 (1 Season)
Seattle Seahawks
1993-1995 (2 Seasons)
NFL News
Former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro dies at 35
Josh Mauro, who played for the Cardinals, Raiders and Giants during an eight-year NFL career, died last week at the age of 35.
Sources: Broncos' Bo Nix had second procedure on right ankle
Bo Nix had a second procedure on his surgically repaired right ankle last week, and his participation in the Broncos' offseason program, which is set to begin Monday, could be limited, sources said.
Chad Brinker steps down as Titans' football operations chief
Chad Brinker on Tuesday stepped down as the Titans' president of football operations, a role he had since 2024.
Source: Lions pick up Gibbs' 5th-year option, decline Campbell's
The Lions have picked up the fifth-year option on running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract but declined the option on Jack Campbell's deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
NFL fifth-year option tracker: 2023 first-round draft class
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is Friday. Which players have had their options picked up?
Source: Jets host Russell Wilson on visit per Geno Smith's idea
The Jets, exploring the veteran backup quarterbacks available, had Russell Wilson in for a visit late Monday night, a source told ESPN's Rich Cimini.
