Brenden Bates is an American professional football tight end currently with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. Born on October 17, 1999, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the 6-foot-5, 255-pound Bates played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats before signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2024. This news archive tag collects articles, interviews, transaction updates, and game coverage related to Bates, including his preseason performance with the Bears, his movement through the New York Jets and Houston Texans practice squads, and his return to Cleveland. The tag is contextually relevant for readers tracking undrafted tight ends navigating practice squad transitions, roster moves, and early-career development across multiple NFL franchises.
