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

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.

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