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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

Xavier Watts' draft profile Xavier Watts can be a plug-and-play starter in the NFL. He is a physical, high-motor player who is a downhill tackler. He also has an eye for the ball while in coverage ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation’s top defensive player on Monday night. The award was presented at the annual ceremony put on by the ...

SOUTH BEND — Even with 13 career interceptions, a Bronko Nagurski trophy and back-to-back first-team All-America designations, Xavier Watts was never boastful during his Notre Dame football career.