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Kyle Pitts Sr, Jessie Bates III, & more speak after Sunday Night Football | Falcons Press Conference

OCTOBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Huntley leads late TD drive to force OT and then scores on 1-yard run as Ravens beat Falcons 30-23

Tyler Huntley led Baltimore to a tying touchdown and 2-point conversion in the last minute of regulation and then scored on a 1-yard sneak in overtime as the Ravens rallied to beat...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Scoop-and-score alert! Jessie Bates III returns Mark Andrews' fumble for TD on 'SNF' The Atlanta Falcons' defense forces a fumble and free safety Jessi Bates runs it back for a 36-yard touchdown.

OCTOBER 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons Relished Chance To Silence Saints, 'Show The World' How Good They Can Be

Our weekly look back on the league starts with Atlanta going into New Orleans and spoiling a long-awaited celebration.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Falcons Relished Chance To Silence Saints, 'Show The World' How Good They Can Be

Tallies four tackles in Week 3 win Bates recorded four tackles (one solo) and one pass defense during the Falcons' 35-14 victory over the Packers on Thursday.

Impact Bates played 65 of 66 defensive snaps during Thursday's win, though interestingly, he has yet to play every single defensive snap through three regular-season games after doing so 16 times last year. The veteran safety leads the Falcons with 17 total tackles, with his eight solo stops being fourth-most on the team.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

Only four days after their most lopsided home loss ever at Mercedes-Benz Stadium had fans booing in the opening quarter, the Atlanta Falcons pulled off an overwhelming bounce-back...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Jessie Bates injury update: Latest news on Falcons DB's status in Week 3 game | Sporting News Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates is dealing with an injury in the third quarter of the Week 3 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons are looking for better defensive plan against Panthers QB Bryce Young in NFC South showdown

Defending NFC South champion Carolina and Atlanta will have an opportunity to enjoy a strong start to the 2026 division race when the Panthers visit the Falcons

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Practices in full on Monday Bates (back) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Bates dealt with a lingering back injury throughout training camp. The safety has managed to practice in full through the issue multiple times and is all set to play in the Falcons' Week 1 game against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Photos | 2026 Atlanta Falcons Captains Announced The Atlanta Falcons announced their team captains for the 2026 season. Running back Bijan Robinson, offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom, safet...

SEPTEMBER 3 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Disappointing Bengals cut marks bitter end to the Jessie Bates saga The Cincinnati Bengals refused to commit to Jessie Bates. They got a third-round pick from his free-agent exit, and have officially lit that...

AUGUST 31 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Returns to practice Bates (back) returned to practice Monday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The safety had been participating in a limited capacity due to a minor back issue. Now that he has returned, he should be considered fully healthy, and ready to resume his usual role as a starting safety. Bates recorded 98 tackles (57 solo) and six pass breakups, including three interceptions, and a forced a fumble for Atlanta a year ago.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing through rehab Bates (back) continued to work with the rehab team Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bates suffered a minor back issue at some point in training camp and has been practicing in a limited capacity. The safety has been gradually working his way up to full participation and should be back soon. As Bates works his way back, other defensive backs such as Jammie Robinson have seen more snaps with the first-team defense.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons are dealing with a Jessie Bates predicament (but there's a way out) ESPN's Seth Walder dropped a hypothetical trade proposal this week that would send Jessie Bates III to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 th...

AUGUST 10 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jessie Bates' injury offered 1 Falcons DB a prime chance to save his roster spot The Atlanta Falcons have turned to an injury-prone player with Jessie Bates still dealing with an injury.

AUGUST 10 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Atlanta banking on Bates-Watts tandem to spark more takeaways in 2026 | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons believe they have the NFL’s best safety tandem, and linebacker Divine Deablo isn’t afraid to say it. With Jessie Bates I...

AUGUST 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tending to minor back issue Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Bates is nursing a "minor" back injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates could be held out of some drills during training camp, but it doesn't seem like it will affect his availability for Week 1 of the regular season. He figures to occupy one of Atlanta's starting safety spots when healthy in 2026.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stefanski just squashed any concern Falcons fans had about Jessie Bates Thanks to Kevin Stefanski, the Atlanta Falcons have nothing to worry about with Jessie Bates.

AUGUST 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jets may have found perfect Will McDonald trade after stunning injury news The New York Jets may need to consider trading away Will McDonald to acquire a player like Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons.

AUGUST 6 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Bold 49ers trade idea reunites Raheem Morris with Jessie Bates III ESPN's trade idea would bring saftety Jessie Bates II to the San Francisco 49ers, reuniting him with Raheem Morris.

AUGUST 6 • NINERNOISE.COM

Jessie Bates' absence at Falcons camp has presented a difficult conversation Jessie Bates hasn't been practicing at Atlanta Falcons camp, and there are multiple possibilities for why.

AUGUST 6 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Xavier Watts has thrown a wrench into Falcons' plans of extending key player Xavier Watts' emergence has made the Atlanta Falcons reach a dilemma on the Jessie Bates front.

AUGUST 4 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jessie Bates highest-graded safety in 'Madden NFL 27' Since joining the Falcons, Bates has been one of the most consistent defensive playmakers in the NFL

JULY 31 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons 2026 training camp preview: Safeties Jessie Bates III, Xavier Watts considered "best safety duo in the NFL" by teammates, but let's take a look where the groups stand entering t...

JULY 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' safety duo continues to cement their status among the NFL's best Per ESPN, the Atlanta Falcons have two of the NFL's better safeties in Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates III.

JULY 20 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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Huntley leads late TD drive to force OT and then scores on 1-yard run as Ravens beat Falcons 30-23

Falcons Relished Chance To Silence Saints, 'Show The World' How Good They Can Be

With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

Falcons are looking for better defensive plan against Panthers QB Bryce Young in NFC South showdown