How does Jessie Bates III help the Jaguars defense? Are Falcons still contending?

By Michael DiRocco and Marc Raimondi and Jordan Reid · Source: ESPN

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Jessie Bates is on the last year of his contract, which means the Falcons may have lost him for nothing after this season. Now Atlanta at least recoups some draft picks. — Article image accompanying How does Jessie Bates III help the Jaguars defense? Are Falcons still contending? on WagerUp Sports News.
Jessie Bates is on the last year of his contract, which means the Falcons may have lost him for nothing after this season. Now Atlanta at least recoups some draft picks.

The Falcons decided it was wiser to get something for Bates now rather than letting him walk in free agency.

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