Drake London signed a four-year, $141M deal to become the third-highest paid WR

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London can still call himself one of the highest paid players in franchise history.

The Falcons and their top receiver have reportedly reached a four-year, $141 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. The deal could also be up to $150 million in compensation.

At $35.25 million per year, London would be the NFL’s third-highest paid receiver. Only Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, who signed a record-breaking $168.8 million extension in one month after helping his team win Super Bowl LX, and Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals, who agreed to a $161 million deal through March 2025, will earn more.

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London, 24, was the Falcons’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of USC, and he’s earned that draft pick after hauling in 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns over four seasons.

He’s coming into this season with his fifth-year option, but the Falcons won’t be playing that game with a room clip.

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However, they won’t be done shelling out big deals, and London’s star teammate, running back Bijan Robinson, could do more than just become one of the highest-paid players in franchise history.

Robinson established himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL in just three seasons with Atlanta. Last season, he totaled a team-leading 2,298 scrimmage yards (1,478 rushing, 820 receiving, and 11 total touchdowns). He earned his first All-Pro honor, and there’s likely to be more to come for the transformed Texas product.

Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles is the highest-paid running back in the NFL at $20.6 million per year, but Robinson could crush that number depending on what he and the Falcons can come to terms with. It doesn’t have to come this year, but it’s certainly close.

Atlanta Falcons’ Drake London reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 4, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Falcons have already picked up Robinson’s fifth-year option through the 2027 season.

As for London, the Falcons have a big decision to make heading into the 2026 season: deciding who will be their starting quarterback. Whoever wins will be tasked with getting the ball to London and Atlanta’s other pass catchers, including Kyle Pitts Sr., who will play the season on the franchise tag.

While Michael Penix Jr., who tore part of his ACL in his left knee last season, remains on the roster, the Falcons signed another left back, former Miami Dolphins tight end Tua Tagovailoa, to give him competition in training camp this summer.

Disagreement at the quarterback position has plagued London and his teammates since he entered the league, with players like Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinecke, and Marcus Mariota taking turns as the team’s starter before Kirk Cousins ​​signed his three-year super contract with Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons’ Drake London celebrates after making a first-half catch against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 13, 2025. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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London’s best year was 2024 as a target for Cousins, leading 100 of his 158 targets for a career-high 1,271 carries with nine touchdowns. However, Cousin did not hold on to his starting role, as Penix took the Week 1 start. When he got hurt, Cousins ​​had to step in, but London was still only about a thousand yards away.

With a new front office in place, led by Falcons legend and President of Football Matt Ryan, it’s clear the team is committed to retaining its young core as it tries to return to playoff contention in the wide-open NFC South.

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