He atlanta falcons signed Pro Bowl right guard Chris Lindstrom to a massive five-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman, according to reports.
Lindstrom, who earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2022, will remain in Atlanta through the 2028 season after agreeing to a $105 million extension.
Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom walks off the field after a Bengals game on October 23, 2022 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
According to ESPN, the deal makes Lindstrom the highest-paid guard, surpassing Indianapolis Colts Quenton Nelson’s average annual salary of $20.2 million.
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A Massachusetts native, Lindstrom was selected by the Falcons with the 14th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft between boston college, where he was a first team All-ACC selection.
Despite suffering a foot injury in his rookie year, Lindstrom has started 55 games in four seasons and has received only one holding penalty throughout his career. NFL career.
Chris Lindstrom of the Atlanta Falcons spikes the ball after a touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
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The Falcons are looking to secure key pieces this offseason after suffering their fifth straight losing season.
Lindstrom’s extension was a must after his performance last season.
Chris Lindstrom of the Falcons defends against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Atlanta. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Pro Football Focus said that Lindstrom led all offensive players with a 95.0 rating. He was the PFF’s top offensive lineman for four weeks last season.
Associated Press contributed to this report.