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According to Chris Easterling, the Browns have claimed TE Brenden Bates off of waivers from the Texans and waived CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse in a corresponding move.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

Texans Waive TE to Clear Roster Spot

The Houston Texans have cut ties with one of their tight ends ahead of their Week 8 matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers According to a team announcement, the Texans have waived tight end Brenden Bates.

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NFL News / Pro Football Talk / September 17

Texans place WR Justin Watson on IR, sign Brenden Bates off Browns' practice squad

The Texans placed wide receiver Justin Watson on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. Watson has a calf muscle/Achilles injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports, but Watson does not have a tear and could return this season.

NFL News / Browns Nation / September 17

Texans Sign Former Browns TE

The Cleveland Browns have lost one of their depth pieces. Practice squad tight end Brenden Bates is heading to the Houston Texans. He will give the Texans another blocking option for their reshaped offensive line and running game.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 17

Texans Sign Former Browns TE

The Houston Texans have added a new tight end to the roster. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans have added free agent tight end Brenden Bates to the active roster.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28

Browns Re-Sign TE Brenden Bates & CB Dom Jones

The Cleveland Browns announced they have re-signed TE Brenden Bates and UDFA CB Dom Jones to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Browns have released DT Ralph Holley from the practice squad.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / June 26

Browns TE Is Going Viral For Hilarious Golf Swing

The Cleveland Browns have a tight end who recently provided entertainment off the field in ways the organization probably never expected. Brenden Bates became an internet sensation this week, though not for his athletic prowess on the gridiron.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Browns' Brendan Bates makes a name for himself with failed Happy Gilmore impression at Tight End University

Adam Sandler probably won't be calling Cleveland Browns tight end Brenden Bates to star in Happy Gilmore 3. Bates made the trip to Nashville for Tight End University, which has proven to be lots of fun based on all the videos and pictures.

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Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Browns player failed miserably while trying to go ‘Happy Gilmore’

Cleveland Browns tight end Brenden Bates learned recently that hitting a ball like “Happy Gilmore” is not quite as simple as it looks on the movie screen.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Jets lose offensive rookie in unexpected fashion before final stretch of the season

The New York Jets have lost a player that spent the first part of their season on the active 53-man roster. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns signed rookie tight end Brenden Bates off the Jets' practice squad to their active roster.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18, 2024

Jets Cut TE Brenden Bates

The New York Jets officially waived TE Brenden Bates on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Bates, 25, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Kentucky in May.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 18, 2024

Jets cut Ties With TE Brenden Bates; Firkser up Next?

Having seen enough of his struggles as a blocking tight end, the Jets have cut ties with tight end Brenden Bates. The undrafted free agent who had a strong camp with the Chicago Bears was added by the Jets prior to the start of the season. The idea was to have him serve as a blocking tight end but the results have been disastrous.

New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / October 9, 2024

A partial defense of tight end Brenden Bates: Jets coaching deserves some of the blame for short yardage failures vs. Vikings

It wasn’t just the rookie tight end’s fault like some are suggesting. It’s tough to believe given the whirlwind of the last day, but there was a football game this past weekend which helped lead to Robert Saleh’s dismissal.

New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / September 14, 2024

Scouting Jets tight end Brenden Bates

Taking a look at a young Jets tight end Before the season began, the New York Jets claimed former Chicago Bears tight end Brenden Bates off waivers. Today, we’re going to take an in-depth look at Bates, who was inactive for the season opener against the 49ers.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / August 29, 2024