Bates was already a leader for the Falcons last season, his second with the team. He spent the offseason reading books like ...

It was an Instagram message from Falcons star safety Jessie Bates III. Watts, a third-round pick out of Notre Dame, had modeled his game after Bates, one of the best safeties in the NFL.

The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, and with it, the Atlanta Falcons have a chance to get back in the playoffs for ...

Atlanta Falcons third round selection Xavier Watts has been projected to make the NFL's All-Rookie team in 2025.

The Atlanta Falcons are fond of third-round draft pick Xavier Watts, who may go from protege to wing man with starting safety Jessie Bates III.

NFL.com released its projected 2025 All-Rookie Team, but neither Walker nor Pearce made the cut. Watts was the lone Falcons ...

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 ...

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Falcons safety Jessie Bates reacts to a call against the Denver Broncos. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals selected Bates in the second round of the 2018 draft.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has even called him the best safety in the NFL. But Bates wants to do more than lead with stats. He’s mentoring younger players, like first-round pick Jalon Walker.