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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024, recording career-highs in receptions (100), receiving yards (1,271) and receiving touchdowns (9). He ranked in the top 10 in all three categories and still, the third-year from USC was snubbed from the Pro Bowl.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11

Calm Under Fire, Drake London Impressed with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.

When the Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it shocked the entire NFL world. Not necessarily because he wasn’t worthy of being a top-10 pick, but because the Falcons had just given a four-year, $180-million contract to Kirk Cousins.

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Michael Penix Jr. gives emphatic statement about Drake London

Falcons football has arrived. While the headlines will read Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts, the stories should surround Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., and Michael Penix Jr., with this one pertaining to Penix’s connection with Drake London.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 8

NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Drake London, Haason Reddick, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

The Buccaneers signed OLB Haason Reddick following his tumultuous time with the Jets. Although Reddick has missed Tampa Bay’s OTAs, Rick Stroud writes

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 29

The Drake London Connection May Be Atlanta's Biggest Surprise Of 2025

The Atlanta Falcons will look to improve their poor pass rush this year and implement a few more players into the team's offense this upcoming season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 25

How The Wide Receiver Position Looks For The Falcons

The Falcons are entering 2025 with a star wide receiver in Drake London who will get them at least 1,000 yards and other receivers that can put up productive numbers across the board.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Drake London Has All The Tools To Be An All-Pro in 2025

London is set to continue to be WR1 on a young Falcons roster that is coming off a season where they finished 8-9 just outside of the playoffs. He is currently coming off his best season, where he had his first 1,000-yard campaign and his career high in touchdowns and yard per game.

Atlanta Falcons News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

Atlanta Falcons Make Contract Move For Star Receiver Drake London

The Atlanta Falcons announced that they’ve picked up the fifth-year player option on star wide receiver Drake London. The Falcons, who fell just a game short of a playoff berth last season, secured their best pass-catching threat for the next two seasons and could look to get a long-term contract extension done sometime in the near future.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Atlanta Falcons Pick Up Drake London's 5th Year Option

Drake London was a first-round selection for the Atlanta Falcons, so his contract includes a fifth-year option. Drake London was the Falcons' first-round pick in 2022 out of USC. First-round picks are each subject to a fifth year of team control at a predetermined number.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Bijan Robinson Sends Strong Reaction to Falcons' Drake London Announcement

The Atlanta Falcons added an offensive gem to their roster through the 2022 NFL draft, selecting USC wide receiver Drake London with their No. 8 overall pick in the first round.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / April 30

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.

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Atlanta Falcons Make Major $16 million Drake London Decision

The Atlanta Falcons made an easy decision when it comes to wide receiver Drake London’s future. Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons officially exercised wide receiver Drake London’s fifth-year option, guaranteeing one more year of team control on the emerging star’s rookie contract.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30

Falcons to pick up star WR's fifth-year option

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Drake London awaits a decision on his fifth-year option

The deadline to pick up fifth-year options on the rookie contracts of the 2022 first-round draft picks is Thursday. Only one top-10 pick from that draft class — Falcons receiver Drake London — has not had a decision made about his fifth-year option.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Will The Falcons Go Over Their Projected Win Total?

Coming off of an 8-9 season that had a rookie quarterback taking over in Week 16, and career years from young stars Bijan Robinson and Drake London, the Atlanta Falcons have an over/under of 7.5 wins for 2025, which is mainly accounted for by holes that have not been filled on defense yet.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / March 27

Falcons should extend Drake London sooner rather than later, according to PFF

Getting a deal done—or at least picking up the fifth-year option—just makes too much sense for London. This offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals have been the talk of the wide receiver market as they guaranteed over $100 million to their two building blocks on the outside, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Ex-USC Star Drake London Gets Stunning Future Practice Foe in New Mock Draft

Former USC star wide receiver Drake London delivered his first 100-catch, 1,000-yard NFL campaign in 2024. He's projected to receive a new, surprising practice foe for 2025. The Atlanta Falcons are predicted to now take star Michigan cornerback Will Johnson at No.

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Falcons WR Drake London's Game Status Revealed at Commanders

The Atlanta Falcons' offense will be at full strength against the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. Falcons receiver Drake London, who was

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Drake London offers blunt take on Falcons' QB switch

Drake London will be catching passes from a new quarterback in Week 16, but the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver insists he has not given it much thought.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 9

Drake London hit the nail on the head about Falcons and Saints

Week 10 presents a unique challenge for the Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints. Following their win over the Cowboys in Week 9, it looked like Raheem Morris’ club was going to travel to New Orleans and complete the season sweep of the Saints for the first time since 2016.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 8

Falcons WR Drake London (hip) questionable vs. Saints

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is questionable to play against the host New Orleans Saints on Sunday. London injured his hip while making an acrobatic touchdown reception in Atlanta's 27-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 3

Falcons WR Drake London (hip) ruled out vs. Cowboys

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London made an acrobatic touchdown catch in the first quarter on Sunday against the visiting Dallas Cowboys, but injured his hip on the play and was ruled out at halftime.

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Falcons named free agent fit for Drake London’s potential running mate

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