Drake London signs new contract, frees up cap space for Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons extended wide receiver Drake London with a four-year, $141 million contract, which includes $100 million guaranteed. The deal reduces London's 2026 cap hit to approximately $7.95 million, down from $16.82 million. This adjustment provides the Falcons with about $28 million in cap space for the upcoming season, enabling potential signings before training camp. The team, under new general manager Ian Cunningham, could look to bolster its receiving corps.
- •Drake London signed a four-year, $141 million extension with the Falcons.
- •His 2026 cap hit decreases to $7.95 million.
- •The Falcons now have around $28 million in cap space.
- •Potential free-agent additions include Deebo Samuel and Stefon Diggs.
- •First-year GM Ian Cunningham is expected to make further roster moves.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Drake London's new contract gives Falcons more cap space in 2026
"Drake London's 2026 cap hit drops to $8M after signing Falcons extension
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