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

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

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.

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 ...

Notre Dame fall camp may have just started, but a breakout defensive star is already beginning to emerge for the Fighting ...

Third-round pick Xavier Watts was considered one of the draft's biggest steals, and he's already getting reps with the ...

After losing a season to injury and facing increased competition in training camp, Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams is ...

There's a lot of excitement within the Atlanta Falcons team and fanbase, but external expectations seem very different.

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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.

Xavier Watts was the talk of the town as South Bend erupted in celebration. However, his path to Saturday night stardom and the adoration of countless Notre Dame fans took several detours along ...