Since arriving from Swindon Town in the summer of 2020 for an undisclosed fee, Yates has gone on to become a pivotal player at Bloomfield Road.
The striker has bagged 32 goals in 101 games in all competitions, his latest one coming at Turf Moor at the weekend.
Here, The Gazette takes a look back at some of Yates’ highlights and best moments in tangerine...
13. Back among the goals
After enduring a run of 15 games without a goal, Yates was back on the scoresheet during Blackpool's 6-1 thrashing of Birmingham City in April. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
14. Off and running for the season
Jerry saved his first goal of the 2022/23 season for the trip to Turf Moor, as Michael Appleton's recovered from 3-1 down to draw with rivals Burnley. Yates was the man to score the all-important equaliser. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley