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2:30Week 18 On-Site Preview: Browns at Bengals
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0:32One Thing AFC North Teams Are Playing For
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2:53Cleveland Browns Two-Minute Practice Check-In: 1/2/26
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1:15Coach Hot Seat Tracker: Kevin Stefanski and Zac Taylor
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3:01NFL Week 18 Picks: Browns at Bengals
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1:06How much pressure is on Myles Garrett to break NFL sack record?
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1:45Joe Burrow Will Play Week 18 vs. Browns
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1:57Raiders Draft Option 3: Trade Out Of No. 1 Pick
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3:18Two-Minute Post-Game Check-In: Browns 13, Steelers 6
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0:58Myles Garrett and Aaron Rodgers Sound Off After Rivalry Clash
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1:58With or Without DK Metcalf, This Was a Huge Missed Opportunity for the Steelers vs. Browns
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0:50Patrick Peterson: "Without DK Metcalf, No Receivers Created Separation"
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1:59Bryant McFadden on the Steelers' "Huge, Big-Time" Loss vs. Browns
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1:51Shedeur Sanders' Ability to Create Flash Plays vs. the Steelers
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1:44On Field Reaction: Myles Garrett Sounds Off After Rivalry Win
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2:02Week 17 Highlights: Steelers at Browns
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0:49What DK Metcalf's Absence Meant for Steelers vs. Browns
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0:16Unexpected twist in Steelers-Browns: Rookie TE Harold Fannin Jr. makes falling catch for TD from Shedeur Sanders
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1:27Chances Browns Draft a QB With Top-3 Pick
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2:22NFL Week 17 Picks: Steelers at Browns
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2025 Receiving
| STATS |
REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 |
Top Brenden Bates News
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Browns' Brenden Bates: No injury designation
Bates logged a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Bates should garner some interest as both Harold Fannin (groin) and David Njoku (knee) having been ruled out for Week 18. Bates and Blake Whiteheart are poised to see more playing time, although practice-squad member Sal Cannella, who led Cleveland's tight ends in targets last week, could steal some thunder if added to the roster for the game.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Logs full practice Thursday
Bates (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
A shoulder injury limited Bates' practice participation Wednesday, but his full session Thursday puts him on track to play against the Bengals on Sunday. The second-year tight end has stepped into a more prominent role in the Browns' offense during the absence of David Njoku (knee/personal), and the former could see even more snaps in Week 18 if rookie Harold Fannin (groin) is unable to play.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Dealing with shoulder issue
Bates (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Bates managed an ankle issue earlier in December, but the shoulder injury appears to be something new. The second-year tight end has been seeing more offensive reps of late, logging 53 offensive snaps over the past two weeks and catching one of two targets for 19 yards while David Njoku (knee/personal) has been sidelined. Rookie tight end Harold Fannin (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, and Njoku remained a DNP as well, so Bates could have a path to even more work Week 18 against the Bengals if he's able to suit up.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Makes first catch for Cleveland
Bates caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Pittsburgh in Week 17.
After starting tight end Harold Fannin (groin) was removed from the game late in the first quarter and later ruled out, Bates and Cleveland's other backups got more involved. The reception was Bates' first since joining the Browns in late October. Fannin, who has been a regular on injury reports the last few weeks, is an important piece for the future. As such, the club may want to end his season early, which could lead to more opportunities for Bates, Sal Cannella and Blake Whiteheart in next week's regular-season finale against Cincinnati.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Ready to go Sunday
Bates (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Bates was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant Friday. He is now ready to play Sunday against the Bears for the first time since Week 12 versus the Raiders. The 26-year-old has had minimal impact on offense when healthy this season, hauling in two receptions on two targets for 23 yards in five games played (three with the Texans and two with the Browns).
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Logs limited practice to begin week
Bates (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Bates has missed both of Cleveland's past two games due to an ankle injury. He didn't practice at all each of the previous two weeks, so his ability to log a limited session Wednesday suggests he's showing improvement. When healthy this season, Bates has had a minor role on offense, logging two catches on two targets for 23 yards across five contests (three with the Texans and two with the Browns).
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Missing more time
Bates (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old logged consecutive DNPs to begin the Browns' week of practice and is now in line to miss his second game in a row due to an ankle injury. While Bates is sidelined again Sunday, Cleveland's tight-end room will likely consist of Blake Whiteheart, David Njoku and Harold Fannin.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Misses practice Wednesday
Bates (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Bates missed last week's loss to the 49ers, and he's in danger of missing this Sunday's game versus the Titans unless he can return to the practice field by Friday. Even if Bates is able to play, he likely won't factor into the offensive gameplan because David Njoku (knee) is trending towards playing while Harold Fannin has the top spot locked up.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Out versus San Francisco
Bates (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Bates was injured in last Sunday's win over the Raiders. A deep reserve at tight end, Bates has logged just 41 offensive snaps this season.
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Likely out for Week 13
Bates (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Per Jackson, the Kentucky product is likely out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers after sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 12 win over the Raiders. Bates has appeared in seven games for the Texans and Browns this season, failing to record an offensive stat across 70 total snaps (41 on offense, 29 on special teams).
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Browns' Brenden Bates: Bound for Cleveland
The Browns claimed Bates off waivers from the Texans on Monday.
Bates was waived by the Texans on Saturday, but he has found a new home in Cleveland, where he'll provide depth at tight end behind David Njoku, Harold Fannin and Blake Whiteheart. Bates appeared in three regular-season games for Houston prior to being waived and logged two catches on as many targets for 23 yards while splitting his snaps between offense and special teams.
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Brenden Bates: Jettisoned by Houston
The Texans waived Bates from the 53-man roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Bates appeared in three games for the Texans, who signed him off the Browns practice squad in September. Houston will roll with two tight ends -- Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant -- for the Week 8 home game against San Francisco.
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Texans' Brenden Bates: Practices in full Thursday
Bates (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Bates was limited Wednesday, but his return to full work Thursday puts him on track to play Sunday against the 49ers. The 26-year-old tight end has logged 20 offensive snaps across three appearances this season, snagging two passes for 23 yards.
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Texans' Brenden Bates: Dealing with wrist injury
Bates was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a wrist injury.
Bates likely picked up the injury during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday, when he played nine snaps (one on offense, eight on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. He'll have two more opportunities to upgrade his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.
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Texans' Brenden Bates: Two grabs in win
Bates caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5.
Bates served as the third tight end for the second consecutive week, playing 13 snaps behind Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant. Bates' two catches came on the final drive of the game.
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Texans' Brenden Bates: Headed to Houston
Bates signed with the Texans on Wednesday.
After terminating his practice squad contract with the Browns on Tuesday, the 25-year-old from Kentucky has found a new home in Houston. Bates appeared in seven games with the Browns and Jets in 2024, but failed to catch his lone target while playing 70 total snaps (41 offensive and 29 on special teams). With Cade Stover (foot), Brevin Jordan (knee) and Irv Smith (ankle) all on injured reserve, Bates is expected to play a depth role in the Texans' tight end corps.
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Brenden Bates: Terminates contract with Cleveland
Bates terminated his practice squad contract with the Browns on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
It's a potential sign that Bates plans to sign with another team, but that remains unclear at this point. Bates appeared in seven regular-season contests with the Jets and Browns last season and failed to catch his lone target across 123 offensive snaps.
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Brenden Bates: Joins Cleveland's practice squad
The Browns signed Bates to their practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Bates couldn't earn a spot on Cleveland's final 53-man roster for 2025, but he'll stay with the club as a member of the practice squad. Over seven games with the Browns and the Jets in 2024, Bates played a total of just 41 offensive snaps.
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Brenden Bates: Waived by Cleveland
Bates was waived by the Browns on Wednesday.
Bates made it through cutdown day Tuesday but was then one of two players let go to make room for a pair of waiver claims Wednesday. If Bates isn't claimed himself, he could potentially rejoin the organization on the practice squad.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 255 lbs |
| Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Kentucky |
| Experience: 2 |