Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Brenden Bates (87) catches a pass over the middle in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports
With just two tight ends on their 53 man roster the Jets needed some depth and now they have it. The team has reportedly claimed Brenden Bates off of waivers from the Chicago Bears.
A rookie out of Kentucky, Bates had six receptions for 100 yards this preseason according to Rich Cimini of ESPN New York. More of a blocking tight end, Bates had just 272 career receiving yards in six seasons with the Wildcats.
To make rooom for Bates the Jets parted ways with wide receiver Jason Brownlee.
