The Atlanta Falcons signed Pro Bowl proper guard Chris Lindstrom to an enormous five-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid inside offensive lineman, in line with studies.
Lindstrom, who earned his first Pro Bowl choice in 2022, will keep in Atlanta by the 2028 season after agreeing to a $105 million extension.
Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom walks off the sphere after the Bengals sport on Oct. 23, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)
According to ESPN, the deal makes Lindstrom the highest-paid guard, topping Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson’s $20.2 million common annual wage.
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A Massachesuetts native, Lindstrom was chosen by the Falcons with the No. 14 choose within the 2019 NFL Draft out of Boston College, the place he was first workforce All-ACC choice.
Despite taking place with a foot harm in his rookie yr, Lindstrom has began in 55 video games throughout 4 seasons and has solely been referred to as for one holding penalty all through his NFL profession.
Chris Lindstrom of the Atlanta Falcons spikes the ball after a landing in opposition to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Falcons need to lock in key items this offseason after struggling their fifth-straight dropping season.
Lindstrom’s extension was a should after his efficiency this previous season.
Chris Lindstrom of the Falcons defends in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Pro Football Focus stated Lindstrom led all offensive gamers with a 95.0 grade. He was PFF’s top-graded offensive lineman throughout 4 weeks this previous season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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