Falcons sign guard Matthew Bergeron to four-year extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have signed guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension. The deal is reportedly worth $96 million, with $60 million guaranteed at least for injury. Bergeron had a strong start to his career, becoming an instant starter in his rookie year of 2023 and playing all 17 games in both 2023 and 2024, while missing two games in 2025. By securing this extension, the Falcons keep Bergeron, who was on track for free agency, with the team through 2030.
- •Bergeron's extension lasts through the 2030 season.
- •He started all games in 2023 and 2024.
- •The deal is valued at $96 million, with significant guaranteed money.
- •Bergeron was a first-round draft pick in 2023.
- •The Falcons maintain a solid offensive line for future campaigns.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons extend guard Matthew Bergeron
"In his rookie year of 2023, Falcons guard Matthew Bergeron became an instant starter.
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