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Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom, Jessie Bates III named to Pro Bowl

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (63) runs with teammates during minicamp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (63) runs with teammates during minicamp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Jan 4, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons right guard Chris Lindstrom and safety Jessie Bates III were named to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday.

Lindstrom was selected for the second year in a row.

Bates, who was signed to a four-year $64 million deal in free agency, is in his first year with the team. It was his first time being selected to the Pro Bowl.

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Bates leads the Falcons in tackles with 128 and has a career-high six interceptions and three forced fumbles.

Fullback Keith Smith was a second alternate. Kicker Younghoe Koo was a third alternate while running back Bijan Robinson and center Drew Dalman were fifth alternates.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) scored a touchdown after intercepting a New Orleans Saints pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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