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Tight End Bates Out, Sinnott Steps Up Against Packers
9/12/2025
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Story summary
- Tight end Bates is out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Packers due to a groin injury sustained in the first half.
- He was the primary backup to starter Zach Ertz before the injury.
- Ben Sinnott will assume a larger role at tight end in Bates' absence.
- Bates was initially questionable to return after the second-quarter injury.
- The game is being held in Green Bay.
