The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million extension that can rise to $150 million with incentives, with $100 million guaranteed, the team announced. The deal gives London a $35.25 million annual average, making him the third-highest-paid receiver in the NFL by that measure.
General manager Ian Cunningham, who had not yet met London in person when asked earlier this offseason, said he remembered evaluating London at USC and praised his ability to high-point balls, his tenacity and the personality he brings to the field. Cunningham indicated that an extension for London was a top priority for the new front office.
London, 24, has one season with more than 1,000 receiving yards but was listed among the league’s most productive wideouts in 2024 and is considered one of the Falcons’ emotional leaders. The Falcons noted London has not yet had consistent quarterback play in Atlanta.
With London locked up long term, attention turns to fellow 24-year-old playmaker Bijan Robinson. According to the team report, Robinson led the NFL in yards from scrimmage (2,298) in 2025, is entering his fourth season and already had his fifth-year option picked up for 2027; the source described an extension for Robinson as likely.
The Falcons’ front office now includes Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan, while Kevin Stefanski leads the new coaching staff. Both London and Robinson were the No. 8 overall picks under the previous regime overseen by Terry Fontenot. In free agency the team made mostly short-term moves; the only non-specialist to receive more than a one-year contract was 26-year-old wide receiver Jahan Dotson.
Decisions remain on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., who will play this season on the franchise tag as the team evaluates him in Stefanski’s scheme in 2026. The Falcons also still must address the offensive line and the question of a franchise quarterback; possible names mentioned include Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., with Tagovailoa scheduled to make $1.3 million this season and set to be a free agent next offseason. Extending London was presented as a clear signal that the new regime intends to build the offense around London and Robinson for the foreseeable future.
