Falcons sign Drake London to $141 million extension

The Atlanta Falcons have secured wide receiver Drake London with a four-year, $141 million contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position in the NFL. The deal, which includes $100 million guaranteed and could reach $150 million with incentives, ensures London will remain a cornerstone of the Falcons' offense for the foreseeable future.

The agreement, first reported by NFL Network and ESPN, gives London an average annual salary of $35.25 million through 2030. This ranks him third among NFL receivers behind Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase and Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and it represents the largest annual salary in Falcons franchise history. London is set to earn approximately $16.8 million in 2026 on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract before the new extension begins.

London, the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has developed into a top-tier receiver for Atlanta. After solid rookie and sophomore campaigns, he had a breakout season in 2024, setting career highs with 100 receptions for 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns. Last season, he was limited to 12 games due to injury but still recorded 68 catches for 919 yards and seven...