Jessie Bates Headed to Atlanta, Agrees to 4-Year Contract With Falcons

Bates spent the first five years of his career in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI — Jessie Bates is headed to Atlanta. The 26-year-old will sign a 4-year contract with the Falcons, league sources confirmed. 

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Bates will receive $23 million in year one and $36 million in his first two years of the contract. 

Bates' 4-year, $64.02 million deal makes him the fourth highest-paid safety in NFL history. 

The Bengals had Vonn Bell and Bates last season, but both guys agreed to sign with NFC South teams on Monday.

Falcons are giving former Bengals S Jessie Bates a four-year, $64.02 million deal that includes $23 million in year one and $36 million in first two years of the deal, per source. He now is the fourth highest-paid S in NFL history.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

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