The Atlanta Falcons signed safety Jessie Bates III to a four-year, $64 million contract on the opening day of free agency in what was arguably their biggest move of the offseason.
Bates has been a dominant player since entering the league in 2018, racking up 14 total interceptions over his first five NFL seasons. The play-making safety should be a major upgrade to Atlanta’s revamped secondary in 2023.
Where does Bates rank among the top safeties in the NFL? According to Madden NFL 24‘s player ratings, the former Bengal is top-10 at his position. Check out Madden’s 10 highest-rated safeties below!