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Falcons train WR Drake London’s fifth-year possibility

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  • Marc RaimondiApr 30, 2025, 10:59 AM ET

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The Atlanta Falcons have exercised extensive receiver Drake London‘s fifth-year possibility, the group introduced Wednesday.

London was drafted No. 8 total by the Falcons in 2022 and has been their prime receiver since then. The fifth-year possibility will go into impact in 2026. London is due round $6.8 million in opposition to the group’s wage cap in 2025, per Roster Administration System, and the choice yr might be value within the neighborhood of $16.8 million.

Final season, London was fourth within the league in receiving yards (1,271) and tied for ninth in receptions (100) and landing catches (9). It was his first time eclipsing the 1,000-yard and 100-reception marks.

With second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. beginning in 2025, London may have had 5 quarterbacks throwing to him in 4 seasons.

London, who performed collegiately on the College of Southern California, has amassed 3,042 yards on 241 catches with 15 touchdowns in his three-year profession.

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