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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

    Projecting 2026 NFL rookie leaders in 10 stat categories

    Projecting 2026 NFL rookie leaders in 10 stat categories

    Let's predict the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2026 season. Who will lead in rushing yards? Touchdowns? Sacks?
    Jonah Coleman ready to make impact in the Broncos' backfield

    Jonah Coleman ready to make impact in the Broncos' backfield

    Coleman was an accomplished rusher in college, but pass blocking could be his ticket to breaking into the RB rotation in Denver.
    Why Browns are giving Deshaun Watson another chance to be QB1

    Why Browns are giving Deshaun Watson another chance to be QB1

    The 30-year-old is competing with Shedeur Sanders to start in 2026. Here's what we know about his journey and future.
    Without Jacoby Brissett, Mike LaFleur, Cardinals open OTAs

    Without Jacoby Brissett, Mike LaFleur, Cardinals open OTAs

    With new coach Mike LaFleur telling reporters that discussions are the "same as where we were a few weeks ago," the Arizona Cardinals opened up OTAs on Monday without veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, 33, who continued his holdout for a new contract.
    Rob Gronkowski again named grand marshal of Indy 500 Snake Pit

    Rob Gronkowski again named grand marshal of Indy 500 Snake Pit

    Four-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL studio analyst Rob Gronkowski has been named grand marshal of the Indianapolis 500's Snake Pit, race organizers said Monday.
    Would an NFL team take a chance on Brendan Sorsby in supplemental draft?

    Would an NFL team take a chance on Brendan Sorsby in supplemental draft?

    Adam Schefter and Tim Hasselbeck evaluate Brendan Sorsby's prospects in the supplemental draft if he's not able to play in college.
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