Bates Wants Falcons Extension, Fans Hope for More

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Jesse Bates, the Falcon Star Safety, is heading into the final year of his four-year deal worth over $64 million. He signed as a free agent three seasons back, and now wants to wrap up his career right here in Atlanta. His family is put down roots with a nice house and everyone loving the city, so staying long-term makes perfect sense to him. And so far, the team hasn't brought up any extension talks. Over those three years, the 29-year-old has started all 51 games possible, racking up 332 tackles, 13. Interceptions, 27 passes, knocked away, and 8 forced fumbles. He spired up to prove he can still ball at a pro-bow level as he nears 30, treating every season like a fresh chance to show he's that elite, leader on the field. With Bates locked in for one more run, Falcon Spans are hoping this sparks those extension combos soon and keeps their defense stacked for the long haul.