Falcons Trade Safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for 2027 Second-Round and 2028 Fifth-Round Picks
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, made a major trade on November 9, sending star safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, with Atlanta picking up most of Bates's remaining salary.
Multiple outlets reported the deal on the morning of November 9, less than two days before the NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. Eastern on November 10. Bates, 29, is a three-time second-team All-Pro who has 60 tackles, one interception, three forced fumbles and a fumble-return touchdown in nine games this season. He signed a four-year contract with Atlanta in 2023 and is in its final year.
Jacksonville, 6-2, urgently needed back-end help after starting safety Eric Murray was lost for the season with an elbow injury, and Bates is expected to upgrade the defense immediately.
Source: NBC Sports
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