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          Falcons exercise WR Drake London's fifth-year option

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          Michael Penix Jr. finds Drake London for a TD (0:19)

          On a second attempt of the same play, Michael Penix Jr. finds Drake London for a 20-yard touchdown vs. the Panthers. (0:19)

          • Marc RaimondiApr 30, 2025, 10:59 AM ET
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          The Atlanta Falcons have exercised wide receiver Drake London's fifth-year option, the team announced Wednesday.

          London was drafted No. 8 overall by the Falcons in 2022 and has been their top receiver since then. The fifth-year option will go into effect in 2026. London is due around $6.8 million against the team's salary cap in 2025, per Roster Management System, and the option year will be worth in the neighborhood of $16.8 million.

          Last season, London was fourth in the league in receiving yards (1,271) and tied for ninth in receptions (100) and touchdown catches (9). It was his first time eclipsing the 1,000-yard and 100-reception marks.

          With second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. starting in 2025, London will have had five quarterbacks throwing to him in four seasons.

          London, who played collegiately at the University of Southern California, has amassed 3,042 yards on 241 catches with 15 touchdowns in his three-year career.