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Why Are The Falcons Sellers At The NFL Trade Deadline?

After coming home from Madrid with six losses, the Atlanta Falcons have decided to pivot to a season of development and asset acquisition, trading premier safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick.

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Blockbuster Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III trades could put Jaguars over the top in loaded AFC

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Trade grades: Falcons agree to trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

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Jessie Bates III News / Athlon Sports / November 9

How Good Is The Atlanta Falcons’ Secondary Without Jessie Bates III

The Atlanta Falcons returned from Madrid, Spain on Monday with another loss. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver duo Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins proved too much firepower for the Falcons’ offense to keep up with or the defense to slow down.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / November 9

Kevin Stefanski: Falcons are not 'punting' on the season

The Falcons are in a very odd spot. They are 3-6 following two straight embarrassing losses to the Buccaneers and Bengals, yet they are still just a half-game out of first place in the NFC South.

NFL News / Lindy's Sports / November 9

Falcons ship Jessie Bates to Jaguars for a 2nd-round pick

The Atlanta Falcons have traded safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars, one day before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Jacksonville is sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder to Atlanta, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Nick Folk News / SportsTalkATL / November 9

The Falcons need to replace Nick Folk

The Falcons went in an odd direction this offseason when they attempted to address a kicking situation that plagued them all of last season, signing 42-year-old Nick Folk.

Jessie Bates III News / Yardbarker / November 9

Trade grades: Falcons agree to trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

For the Jaguars, this is a great move in the short term, adding one of the best safeties in the league to an already great defense. For the Falcons, this moves secures valuable draft capital for future drafts.

Jaguars bolster secondary by acquiring Jessie Bates III from Falcons

Bengals spoil Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's big day

Joe Burrow, Bengals breeze past Falcons in Madrid

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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Jessie Bates III News / SportsTalkATL / November 9

Jessie Bates III is gone, who could go next for the Falcons

The Falcons sent a message not even 24 hours after losing to the Bengals in Madrid, trading Jessie Bates III to the Jaguars for two draft picks. They may still be in the NFC South race, even if they only have three wins, but that’s not going to stop them from making moves to help their future.

Jessie Bates III News / SportsTalkATL / November 9

Falcons complete blockbuster trade, send Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

Following another disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, the Falcons didn’t waste any time completing one of the biggest trades so far this season, sending All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III to the Jaguars for a 2027 second-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Report: Jaguars acquire S Jessie Bates III from Falcons

The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a fifth-round selection in 2028, according to multiple reports.

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / November 9

Falcons trade Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to AFC Super Bowl contender

Jessie Bates III is headed back to the AFC, as the Atlanta Falcons are trading him to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Trade:

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Jaguars bolster secondary by acquiring Jessie Bates III from Falcons

The Jaguars are seemingly going all-in.

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NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 9

'Unacceptable' Falcons Penalties Prove Costly in Loss to Bengals

The Atlanta Falcons had plenty of opportunities to keep Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals competitive, but a series of costly penalties made an already difficult afternoon even tougher.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 8

Falcons’ Madrid Debacle Raises Bigger Questions About Season’s Future

Atlanta Falcons fans in the United States might as well have slept in for Sunday morning’s kickoff NFL Madrid game. And for those who made the trip overseas, hopefully they ate enough churros to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski puts Nick Folk on notice after botching field goal vs. Bengals

Kevin Stefanski is putting up the warning signs for Nick Folk after the latter struggled in the Atlanta Falcons’ 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Madrid, Spain.

Michael Penix Jr. News / HITC / November 8

Shannon Sharpe suggests the Atlanta Falcons to look for a new QB after Michael Penix Jr.’s performance vs. Bengals

Shannon Sharpe has suggested the Atlanta Falcons to look for a new quarterback after Michael Penix Jr.’s sub-par performance against the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8

Bengals spoil Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's big day

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said he needed "to be better" heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. Robinson, who is already fantastic, was better on Sunday. It still wasn't enough for the Falcons.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / November 7