49ers consider trade for Falcons safety Jess Bates III
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are contemplating a trade for safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons, according to Seth Walder of ESPN. The deal could involve the 49ers receiving Bates along with a 2028 sixth-round pick, while the Falcons would acquire a 2027 third-round pick in return. Bates, currently under a four-year, $64.02 million contract, has shown effectiveness during his time in both Cincinnati and Atlanta. The Falcons, not seen as serious contenders this season, may benefit from trading Bates now rather than risking his departure in free agency without compensation. The 49ers are looking to enhance their defense ahead of the 2026 season.
- •49ers interested in trading for Jessie Bates III from Falcons.
- •Bates has a four-year, $64.02 million contract.
- •Proposed trade includes 49ers sending a 2027 third-round pick.
- •Falcons are assessed as unlikely contenders this season.
- •Trade could help Falcons avoid losing Bates for nothing.
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"The San Francisco 49ers could land an impressive talent.
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