Bates recorded 102 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, along with 10 pass defenses (including four interceptions, one of which was a pick-six), four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games.

Bates recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday night's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.

Bates recorded five total tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.

Bates finished Thursday's 36-30 overtime win over the Buccaneers with eight tackles (three solo) and two forced fumbles.

Bates recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), two pass defenses and one interception during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Bates is listed as a starting safety on the Falcons' official depth chart, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Bates finished 2023 with 132 tackles (89 solo), 11 pass defenses, six interceptions, three forced fumbles and one defensive touchdown in 17 appearances.

Bates finished Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Bears with 11 tackles (nine solo).

Bates registered six tackles (four solo), two pass deflections and an interception during the Falcons' 29-10 victory versus the Colts on Sunday.

Bates recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.