Report: Jessie Bates III 'Would Love To Play' With Deshaun Watson, Browns

CINCINNATI — Bengals free agent safety Jessie Bates III reportedly wants to play with Deshaun Watson and Cleveland Browns.

Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot dropped the nugget this weekend.

"Bengals safety Jessie Bates III, a 2020 second-team All-Pro, would love to play with Watson if he hits the market," Cabot wrote. "The problem is, Bates’ market value is about $14 million a year, according to Spotrac, and the price could climb if teams get into a bidding war for the premier available safety."

That AAV is a big hang-up for the Browns and Bengals as Bates should also draw interest from teams like Atlanta as well.

Following a career-high four-interception season, Bates has earned every penny a team is willing to pay him. Unfortunately for Bengals fans, it's unlikely that happens in Cincinnati.

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