Watts vs Bates The Falcons' Big Decision | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta’s young defensive back Xavier Watts is rewriting rookie records with five interceptions and a Defensive Rookie of the Year nod, forming a lethal safety duo with Jessie Bates. But with Bates nearing free agency and Spotrac projecting a $50M deal, the Falcons face a pivotal choice: pay top dollar to keep their veteran captain—or let Watts, already vocal and ready, take full control as the future cornerstone of the defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3157efe9073b249