This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/falcons as Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts: Falcons of a Feather. The ...

General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris have learned from past mistakes, notably with veterans like ...

Ex-Notre Dame standout S Xavier Watts is already turning heads and shining with the Atlanta Falcons during training camp, and earned a new nickname.

The Atlanta Falcons have several starting spots up for grabs between veterans and rookies, including the safety position next ...

Former walk-on Luke Talich and redshirt freshman Tae Johnson are the top in-house candidates to start alongside Adon Shuler at safety for Notre Dame.

The Falcons' next open practice is on Monday, August 4, and their first preseason game will take place on Friday, August 8. Check out the team's remaining open practice dates and three-game preseason ...

Atlanta doesn't appear to have much of a need at safety. Not only did the Falcons sign veteran Jordan Fuller, but they ...

Falcons training camp offered big clues about the QB battle, rising rookies like James Pearce Jr., and how Jeff Ulbrich's defense is setting the tone.

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts celebrates with the defensive MVP trophy after Notre Dame’s 23-10 win against Georgia at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans.

Watts Named to 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team Last Month Last month, Watts earned a spot on the 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team. He slotted in as the second safety alongside Ravens first-rounder Malaki Starks.

We don’t talk nearly enough about Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts. This is one of the best players on one of the nation’s most historic college football programs, who are currently sitting at ...