US EditionFalcons exercise 5th-year option to keep wide receiver Drake London under contract through 2026
- On December 22, 2024, the Atlanta Falcons confirmed they would extend Drake London's contract by activating the fifth-year option, keeping him with the team through the 2026 season.
- The team made this decision based on London's consistent production and expected contribution following his first three NFL seasons.
- London has played 50 games with 241 receptions, 3,042 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns, while leading the Falcons with 100 catches and 1,271 yards in 2024.
- The fifth-year option guarantees London about $16.8 million in 2026, while his 2025 cap hit is approximately $6.8 million, according to roster management data.
- This contract move secures a key offensive player who has shown durability and effectiveness despite multiple quarterback changes in four seasons.
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Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Falcons exercise 5th-year option to keep wide receiver Drake London under contract through 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver Drake London’s contract.
Daily Journal
Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Drake London
The Atlanta Falcons exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Drake London on Wednesday. London, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, will earn a guaranteed $16.817 million in 2026. London set career highs across the board…
Report: Falcons make decision on Drake London's fifth-year option
As expected, the Falcons have picked up the fifth-year option of Drake London, according to Adam Schefter. No surprise, but the Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on WR Drake London’s contract, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2025 This was a no-brainer, and the delay probably has something to do with the Falcons trying to get an extension with Drake London. It would save Atlanta money in the long run, and it would mit…
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