General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris have learned from past mistakes, notably with veterans like ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Omaha (Neb.) Burke athlete Xavier Watts fits the bill. Speed, quickness and short-space suddenness allow him to make plays even when the defense knows he’s the primary target.

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 ...

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts is a rare find in the modern college football era. The Omaha, Neb. product came to Notre Dame in the 2020 recruiting class as a wide receiver.