Falcons Sign Drake London to $141 Million Extension, Pushing DK Metcalf to No. 6

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 3

$141 million over four years made Drake London the NFL's third-highest-paid wide receiver at $35.25 million annually after Atlanta finalized his extension Tuesday.
That average annual value bumped Pittsburgh's DK Metcalf — at $33 million per year — out of the top five and down to No. 6.
The reshuffled top five now lists Jaxson Smith-Njigba at $42.15 million, Ja'Marr Chase at $40.25 million, London, Justin Jefferson at $35 million and CeeDee Lamb at $34 million.
Metcalf, traded to the Steelers in March 2025, posted 850 receiving yards, 59 catches and six touchdowns in his first Pittsburgh season.
Tuesday's spending spree extended beyond London, with Pittsburgh also giving edge rusher Nick Herbig a four-year, $100 million deal.

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Now paid more than Justin Jefferson, has Drake London truly earned his spot among the NFL's top-three highest-paid receivers?

Is Drake London's $141M contract a brilliant move or a massive gamble for the Falcons after his injury-plagued 2025 season?

With receiver salaries soaring, which team will be forced to pay the next record-setting contract for their star pass-catcher?