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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Bleacher Report / August 7
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 10
Safety Jessie Bates III Has Become an NFL Star With Falcons
Atlanta Falcons star safety Jessie Bates had another stellar campaign in 2024. Through two years with the Falcons, Bates has more than lived up to his $64 million contract, which included $36 million guaranteed and a $18 million signing bonus.
The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 10
ESPN Ranks Former Bengals Star Jessie Bates III Among Top Five NFL Safeties
Former Bengals star Jessie Bates III is considered a Top-10 safety around the league, but no Bengal is in that group. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler dropped another round of positional top 10s Thursday, highlighting the league's best safeties picked by execs, scouts, and coaches.
The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments
Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 4
Jessie Bates Named to NFL Top 100 List, but Should He Be Higher?
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III has been named to the NFL’s top 100 players of the 2025 season list. The star safety comes in ranked No. 92, a fall from No.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 31
Jessie Bates III Eager for Fresh Start, Working with New Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich
Jessie Bates III is the unquestioned defensive leader of the Atlanta Falcons. Arguably the best free-agent signing in franchise history, he fully grasps the game from a field, leadership, and nuanced level.
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.
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.
25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about
As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2024
Former teammate warns Tee Higgins about pitfalls of playing on franchise tag
The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t had the best of luck with their recent franchise-tagged players.
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.
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