The Atlanta Falcons restructured the contract of safety Jessie Bates III, generating $7.5 million in cap space. This move reduced his cap hit from $17.5 million to $10 million, paving the way to sign another player while currently having 52 players on the roster.
Bates had a stellar season, leading the Falcons in tackles, interceptions, and contributing significantly on defense. His performance earned him a Pro Bowl selection and a second-team All-Pro honor, validating the team's investment in him.