Xavier Watts News: Expected to start Week 1

Watts is expected to start Week 1 against Tampa Bay, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

The Falcons signed veteran safety Jordan Fuller this offseason, and he was expected to start opposite Jessie Bates. However, Watts, a rookie third-round pick out of Notre Dame, impressed enough during training camp for Atlanta to let go of Fuller, leaving the path clear for Watts to step into the starting lineup.