Bates has played in 44 games for the Rams over the last three seasons after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Seeing action primarily on special teams, Bates has totaled 24 special teams tackles to go along with 25 tackles (21 solo), two fumble recoveries and one pass defensed on defense. He has also registered a blocked field goal and a special teams touchdown on a fumble recovery.