Breaking News: Falcons Pick Up Drake London's Fifth-Year Option – Let’s Goooo!
Everybody clap your hands because the Atlanta Falcons just did what they had to do—they officially picked up Drake London’s fifth-year option! Shoutout to Adam Schefter for dropping the news this morning, saying, “No surprise here.” And honestly? He’s right. No surprise. Just vibes.
Let’s break it all down in fun, Falcons-fan fashion.
London Is Staying in the A (At Least Until 2026)
The deadline to pick up fifth-year options is May 1st, and while Atlanta took their sweet time (a little stressful, not gonna lie), they finally made it official: Drake London will be wearing red and black through at least the 2026 season. Yes, that means he’s under contract for this year and next. Huge win.
But let’s be honest—we’re hoping this guy stays for life.
A Quick Reminder: Drake London Was That Dude Last Season
Some people didn’t realize how nasty Drake was last season. Let me remind you:
100 catches
1,200+ receiving yards (4th best in the NFL!)
9 touchdowns
He was clearly our best offensive weapon last year. The numbers speak for themselves, and now he’s locked in. Catching passes from Michael Penix Jr. next season? We love to see it.
Let’s Talk Strategy: Falcons, Don’t Wait Too Long
Now here’s where it gets juicy. Tori McElhaney mentioned in a tweet that the Falcons historically wait until players are in their fifth year before handing out extensions—like they did with Chris Lindstrom and A.J. Terrell. Smart? Maybe. Risky? Definitely.
Because here’s the deal: if Drake London balls out again this season (which we all know he will), the price tag is only going up. Right now, you could probably lock him in with a contract similar to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s—around $30M per year. But if you wait too long?
Yeah, you’re gonna be looking at $40–$45M a year. That’s the “Trey Hendrickson Effect.” Don’t be surprised if London breaks the bank if you let him cook in 2025 without a deal.
Prediction Time: Pay the Man Now
I’m calling it now—Atlanta should just lock in a 4-year, $120M extension before Year 5. That would be $30M a year, which is totally fair for a top-5 receiver on the rise. If you wait, and he leads the league in receiving next season (which is not far-fetched), you’re gonna be paying WR1 money at $45M+.
Do it now. Save yourself the future stress.
Final Thoughts: This Is the Offense We’ve Been Waiting For
Drake London is staying. Michael Penix Jr. is in the building. The defense is improving. And for the first time in a long time, this team feels like it’s building toward something real.
We didn’t make the playoffs last year, but that was then. This is now. And moves like this—picking up London’s option—show that the Falcons are serious about taking the next step.
So Falcons fans, enjoy the moment. Breathe easy. Drake’s staying home.
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