ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly traded Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars following a disappointing start to the season.
According to ESPN, Atlanta is sending Bates to Jacksonville in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a fifth-round pick in 2028.
The Falcons have not officially confirmed the trade, but Bates has posted a message to the city of Atlanta on social media.
Bates has been a Pro Bowl safety during his time with the Falcons.
The reported trade comes as Atlanta holds a 3-6 record this season, including Sunday’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.