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.

Bates recorded 13 tackles (11 solo) during Sunday's 25-23 loss to Arizona.

Bates recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 23-7 loss to Jacksonville.

Bates recorded 11 tackles (six solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions.

Bates recorded 10 tackles (five solo), two interceptions, two pass defenses and one forced fumble during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Bates is in line to sign with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Bates finished the regular season with a career-low 71 tackles and a career-high four interceptions in 16 appearances. He added 20 tackles in the Bengals' three postseason contests.