2024 Fantasy Outlook
Bates was acquired by the Bears when the team sent a fifth-round draft pick to the Bills. The sixth year player has mostly been a reserve guard, but is expected to compete for the starting center job. If Bates wins the job, he'll need to play well to retain it. Read Past Outlooks
Won't return vs. Packers
Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bates was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the head in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Jake Curhan will remain at left guard for the rest of the contest.
Bates was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the head in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Jake Curhan will remain at left guard for the rest of the contest.
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Measurables Review
How do Ryan Bates' measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
302 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.09 secShuttle Time
4.53 secCone Drill
7.45 secVertical Jump
27.0 inBroad Jump
102 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.50 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
In his first year as full-time starter, Bates started all 15 games in which he appeared in 2022. Slated to start at Right Guard again this year.
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Enters concussion protocols
Bates has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Will play vs. New England
Bates (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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Activated off IR
The Bears activated Bates (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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Back on field
Bates (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Placed on injured reserve
The Bears placed Bates (shoulder/elbow) on IR on Saturday.
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Significant interest as RFA
Bates visited with the Vikings on Thursday and is set to meet with the Patriots and Bears next week, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
The guard is a restricted free agent after playing 41 games for the Bills over the last three seasons, and while Buffalo did tender him a contract as an RFA, there's no draft pick compensation attached to it, making him an attractive option for other teams. Per Tomasson, Bates' meeting with Minnesota went well, and a contract offer could soon follow.
The guard is a restricted free agent after playing 41 games for the Bills over the last three seasons, and while Buffalo did tender him a contract as an RFA, there's no draft pick compensation attached to it, making him an attractive option for other teams. Per Tomasson, Bates' meeting with Minnesota went well, and a contract offer could soon follow.