The Washington Commanders are re-signing tight end John Bates to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo. The team locks in the 27-year-old through the 2028-29 season, one day after they re-sign veteran tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year deal.

The Washington Commanders have made some big moves ahead of free agency, with the biggest of the bunch seeing them trade for star wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers. On Sunday night,

Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Washington Commanders on a one-year, $6.25 million contract worth up to $9 million with incentives, according to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The former Philadelphia Eagles tight end was set to be a free agent after originally joining the Commanders on a one-year contract last year.

The Washington Commanders have re-signed another locker room leader who helped build its winning culture in 2024. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Commanders have re-signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year deal worth $6.

The Washington Commanders are keeping one of their key players. Despite his age, Zach Ertz isn’t going anywhere. The veteran tight end will run it back in the nation’s capital. According to a report by NFL insider Tom Pelissero,