Bates to increase practice work but remains limited

Atlanta opens its preseason schedule Aug. 14.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 111 min read

Stefanski said S Jessie Bates III is progressing and will do more today, but he's not fully back yet. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Stefanski said Jessie Bates III is progressing and will handle more work Tuesday. The safety has yet to return fully to practice.

Why it matters: The gradual ramp-up gives the Atlanta Falcons three days to assess Bates before their preseason opener. His availability remains a key question for the defense entering the exhibition schedule.

By the numbers: Bates had missed four consecutive practices through Sunday.

What to watch: Watch whether Bates advances to full-team drills before Friday's opener.

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@marcraimondi 2026-08-11T07:26:39.884460+00:00

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