Jessie Bates may have made Falcons reconsider letting him go in loss to Ravens

The Atlanta Falcons need to extend Jessie Bates because he's clearly got something left in the tank.

By Jason Kandel · Blogging Dirty

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Writer Jason Kandel argues that Jessie Bates III proved his worth for a contract extension with the Falcons.
Bates scored on a 36-yard fumble return during the Atlanta Falcons' 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Bates became the only NFL player to record a defensive touchdown in four consecutive seasons since Aqib Talib.

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Blogging Dirty argues that safety Jessie Bates III demonstrated his enduring value to the Atlanta Falcons despite their 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Bates recovered a fumble forced by Sydney Brown against Mark Andrews and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown. The score marked Bates' fourth consecutive season with a defensive touchdown, matching Aqib Talib for the longest streak according to ESPN research.

Writer Jason Kandel contends that Atlanta should sign Bates to a contract extension rather than trade him before the November 10 deadline or let him leave in free agency. Bates is currently playing in the final year of a four-year, $64 million contract.

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