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NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26
Atlanta Falcons Lose Another Key Defender Against Miami Dolphins
ATLANTA, Ga - The Atlanta Falcons are on their way to a dreadful loss to the Miami Dolphins at home in Week 8, but they were dealt another dose of bad news with the injury to another critical member of their defense.
Atlanta Falcons News / ESPN / October 10
Watching game tape with Jessie Bates III: How the Falcons' star safety gains an advantage on opponents 
Bates is an elite talent in the Falcons' defense, but his real edge on the field might come from two tablets and five years of detailed notes.
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Bleacher Report / August 7
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
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.
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.
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?
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
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 / 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.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2023
Bengals must fill void following 'dark day'
Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said he didn't want to think about the "dark day" that it would be if he lost starting safeties Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell this offseason. Now he has to.
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.
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