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    MichaelBates

    • Wide Receiver
    • Birthdate
      12/19/1969
    • College
      Arizona
    • Birthplace
      Tucson, AZ

    Stats

    • REC
      12
    • YDS
      158
    • TD
      1
    • AVG
      13.2
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    Biography

    Position Wide Receiver
    Birthdate12/19/1969
    CollegeArizona
    BirthplaceTucson, AZ

    Career History

    New York Jets
    New York Jets2003*-2004 (1 Season)
    Dallas Cowboys
    Dallas Cowboys2003*-2004 (1 Season)
    Washington Redskins
    Washington Redskins2001-2002 (1 Season)
    Carolina Panthers
    Carolina Panthers1996-2001 (5 Seasons)
    Cleveland Browns
    Cleveland Browns1995-1996 (1 Season)
    Seattle Seahawks
    Seattle Seahawks1993-1995 (2 Seasons)

    NFL News

    Filings reveal Flores' lawyers served subpoenas to 25 teams

    Filings reveal Flores' lawyers served subpoenas to 25 teams

    Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL intensified this week after court filings revealed his lawyers served subpoenas to 25 NFL teams and served more than 1,000 discovery requests in an attempt to obtain communications related to discrimination claims.
    Sources: Chiefs' Rice had surgery on right knee last week

    Sources: Chiefs' Rice had surgery on right knee last week

    Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice underwent a cleanup surgery on his right knee last week, sources told ESPN, but did it before knowing he would be sentenced to 30 days in jail.
    Goodell: NFL cooperating with Florida AG after receiving subpoena

    Goodell: NFL cooperating with Florida AG after receiving subpoena

    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena.
    Bills' Keon Coleman says this year is 'make or break' for him

    Bills' Keon Coleman says this year is 'make or break' for him

    Embattled Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman called his third season in the NFL "make or break."
    NFL OKs up to 10 int'l games in '27; teams can't protect games

    NFL OKs up to 10 int'l games in '27; teams can't protect games

    NFL owners Tuesday approved the ability to play up to 10 international games per season, starting in 2027, and will no longer allow teams to protect opponents from international scheduling.
    Rashee Rice to miss Chiefs OTAs and minicamp after violation of probation

    Rashee Rice to miss Chiefs OTAs and minicamp after violation of probation

    The "NFL Live" crew reacts to news of Rashee Rice violating the terms of his probation and being ordered to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana.
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