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NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 24
Bengals Finally Replace Jessie Bates III in Mock Draft
The Cincinnati Bengals can finally let out a sigh of relief after extending receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on four-year deals. Quarterback Joe Burrow is happy, the fanbase is relieved, and the offense is set to be elite again in 2025.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 5
Super deserving: A player from each NFC team who merits a SB appearance
The reality is that most NFL players will never play in a Super Bowl. But if you could wave a magic wand and put one deserving player from each NFC team in the epic yearly showdown, who would it be?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 2
Ex Coach: Falcons DB Jessie Bates III 'Shown His Worth in Atlanta'
When the Atlanta Falcons navigated through the interview process to fill their vacant defensive coordinator role, one candidate's past ties to Falcons safety Jessie Bates III became a prominent talking point.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 14
What Jessie Bates III Said About Falcons' Prospective Defensive Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator search includes multiple familiar names to those who follow the organization, including former interim defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and Steve Wilks, who briefly visited the team in training camp last summer.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 20
Bengals Biggest Regret is Falcons Gain
The Atlanta Falcons have selected one All-Pro defender over the past eight draft classes. But they were able to sign an All-Pro defender still in his prime with safety Jessie Bates III two years ago.
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / November 2
NFL punishes Atlanta Falcons S Jessie Bates III ahead of Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys
The NFL has fined safety Jessie Bates III $11,255 for an unsportsmanlike penalty he committed during the Atlanta Falcons' Week 8 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Early in the second quarter, Buccaneers wide receiver Rachaad White caught an 18-yard touchdown pass and proceeded to mix it up verbally with Bates afterwards.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 30
Jessie Bates III is making a case for the best Falcons free agent signing ever
It might feel bold to say, but I’m confident in it: Jessie Bates III is the best free-agent signing in Falcons franchise history. Some fans might argue for Michael Turner, Matt Bryant, or Alex Mack, and they all have strong cases.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 28
The 2024 Atlanta Falcons reek of Matt Ryan’s Falcons
I said it before the season, and it rings true today. These 2024 Atlanta Falcons are Matt Ryan’s Falcons. Kirk Cousins was excellent on Sunday. By passer rating standards, it was the best game of his young Falcons career.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27
Falcons' Jessie Bates III Shines to Help Move Atlanta into First Place
The Atlanta Falcons were without 4-time second-team All-Pro safety Justin Simmons on Sunday. But that was just fine, as they still had 2023 second-team All-Pro safety Jessie Bates.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Jessie Bates III is already making a case for the best Falcons signing of all time
Terry Fontenot hasn’t had a lot of success drafting for the Falcons, but ever since he took over GM duties in Atlanta, the club’s free agent acquisitions have been excellent.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 18
Atlanta Falcons DB Jessie Bates III Named NFC Defensive Player of Week
The Atlanta Falcons not only departed Lincoln Financial Field with a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, but also with an award-winning performance from safety Jessie Bates III.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 26, 2023
Watch: Falcons' Jessie Bates III has 92-yard pick-six
The Atlanta Falcons signed safety Jessie Bates III to a four-year, $64M contract this offseason. Clearly, it was a great decision.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2023
Browns tabbed as ideal landing spot for top free agent safety
Although their top two leading tacklers this season were both safeties, ESPN’s Matt Bowen believes the Browns could use an upgrade at the position.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 24, 2022
Safety Jessie Bates III wants to prove worth to Bengals 'and other teams as well'
Cincinnati Bengals star safety and 2020 second-team All-Pro selection Jessie Bates III made it publicly known as far back as February that he wanted to avoid playing on the franchise tag this fall. Bates won't get his wish.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2022
Bengals' Jessie Bates ends holdout, signs franchise tag
The Bengals announced that Bates will be placed on the Exempt/Commissioner Permission list, giving the team two weeks to keep the safety with an extra roster spot.
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