Falcons restructure Chris Lindstrom contract to create salary cap space

The Atlanta Falcons gained nearly $12 million in salary cap room by restructuring the contract of Chris Lindstrom on Wednesday. General manager Ian Cunningham converted $14.7 million of the player's salary into a signing bonus and added a void year to the deal. This move reduces the athlete's 2026 cap hit while increasing figures for future seasons. Atlanta now possesses roughly $33 million in available space, the third-highest total in the league. The team previously completed extensions for Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Matthew Bergeron, and speculation suggests Jessie Bates III may be the next priority. The Falcons prepare for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

• 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons create nearly $12M in cap space with restructured contract