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Jessie Bates III Aims to Prove Value with Falcons

4/9/2026

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Jessie Bates III, safety for the Atlanta Falcons, enters 2026 as the final year of his four-year, $64 million contract.
He wants to retire with the Falcons because his family is happy in Atlanta, and he has not discussed a contract extension.
As a two-time All-Pro, Bates aims to prove his value as a player and leader while facing a $24.8 million cap hit this season.

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Jessie Bates III, safety for the Atlanta Falcons, enters 2026 as the final year of his four-year, $64 million contract.
He wants to retire with the Falcons because his family is happy in Atlanta, and he has not discussed a contract extension.
As a two-time All-Pro, Bates aims to prove his value as a player and leader while facing a $24.8 million cap hit this season.