Falcons Trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars in Exchange for Future Draft Picks

By: Ji’Layha Wright, Sports Reporter The Atlanta Falcons traded safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 second draft pick and a 2028 fifth round pick on November 9th, 2026. Jessie Bates III joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2023, after spending five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He became a key part of the Atlanta Falcons defense and earned all-pro honors during his career. Throughout his four seasons with Atlanta, he served as a team captain demonstrating his leadership and importance to the team. Bates consistently made big defensive plays, including interceptions, forced fumbles, and even key stops. Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich praised Bates for his impact on the defense, saying “As long as you’ve got Jessie Bates on your defense, you’ve got a chance because he’s going to make sure he’s going to make sure he’s going to touch every single human being from the front to the back, “according to ESPN.

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