General manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday that Bates (concussion) is feeling back to himself, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Bates missed Chicago's last seven games of the campaign because of a concussion he suffered in Week 11 versus the Packers, but it appears he should be ready for team activities come the offseason. He'll compete for a starting job on the interior of the Bears' offensive line in 2025.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Placed on IR
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The Bears placed Bates (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Bates had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, and now this move knocks him out for the remainder of the regular season. Acquired from the Bills for a fifth-round pick in March, Bates ended up appearing in three games for Chicago this season, spending Weeks 2-9 on injured reserve with shoulder and elbow issues and now missing the final seven games of the year with a concussion. Bates is signed through 2025 and is due a $3.4 million salary next season. He won't be a lock to make the team at that number coming off an injury-ruined campaign.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Missing another game
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Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's outing against the Lions.
Bates will miss his fifth straight outing after going down with a concussion in Week 11 versus the Packers. Teven Jenkins should get the start at left guard yet again for the Bears.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Sidelined again Week 15
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Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Minnesota.
Bates will miss his fourth straight contest while attempting to move past a concussion he suffered Week 12 against Green Bay. Teven Jenkins will likely continue to start at left guard for Chicago.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Remaining sidelined for Week 14
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Bates (concussion) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Bates was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bears' Week 11 loss to the Packers, and he will miss a third straight game as a result. The fact he hasn't returned to practice since the diagnosis indicates that Bates has not been able to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocols, which makes a return for Week 15 against the Vikings an uphill battle. Teven Jenkins will continue to start at left guard for the Bears in Bates' absence.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Out again for Week 13
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Bates (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Lions.
Bates has played in just three games this season due to shoulder issues and a concussion he suffered in Week 11 against the Packers. Teven Jenkins has been starting at left guard for the Bears.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Ruled out for Week 12
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Bates (concussion) won't play against Minnesota on Sunday.
Bates suffered a head injury in Sunday's loss to Green Bay and hasn't been able to practice this week. The Bears have a quick turnaround after Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, and Bates will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by then in order to be able to suit up Week 13. Teven Jenkins is likely to start at left guard until Bates is able to return.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Enters concussion protocols
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Bates has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Bates got the start at left guard Sunday in place of Teven Jenkins (ankle). Jake Curhan will fill in at left guard while Bates is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Will play vs. New England
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Bates (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Bates was activated off IR on Saturday, and he will be available for Sunday's game, though it's unclear whether he'll start or serve in a backup role on the Bears' offensive line.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Activated off IR
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The Bears activated Bates (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Bates is questionable to play Sunday against the Patriots, but he's trending toward suiting up after being a full practice participant all week. It's unclear whether he'll start or provide depth for Chicago's offensive line should he play.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Placed on injured reserve
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The Bears placed Bates (shoulder/elbow) on IR on Saturday.
Bates' spot on the active roster will be taken by offensive lineman Scott Daly. With Bates out at least the next four games, Nate Davis will have to take over at right guard in a full-time role, beginning Sunday night versus the Texans.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Heading to Chicago
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The Bills agreed to trade Bates to the Bears on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.
The trade will not become official until March 13 pending Bates' physical. The 27-year-old suited up for all 17 games in 2023 as a reserve guard. He will now look to take advantage of his new opportunity in Chicago.
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Bills' Ryan Bates: Day-to-day with injury
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Head coach Sean McDermott noted Monday that Bates is dealing with an ankle issue and is considered day-to-day, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bates played eight snaps Sunday in relief of starting center Mitch Morse. The former's availability for Week 4 against the Dolphins will depend on his practice participation throughout the upcoming week.
