When it comes to potential fits for Cincinnati Bengals free agent safety Jessie Bates III, one team in the NFC seems to be leading the race.
Per NFL Draft analyst Chad Forbes, the Atlanta Falcons are that team.
“Told many would be surprised if Falcons didn’t sign Jessie Bates III,” Forbes tweeted. “A GM & new defensive coordinator that have spent heavily on safeties in the past.”
This isn’t the first connection between Bates and the Falcons. The impending free agent was seen dining with several Atlanta players along with mutual agent David Mulugheta last week.