The Falcons’ 2026 cap picture got a lot cleaner after Atlanta locked up two of its biggest offensive names.
General manager Ian Cunningham, working alongside Falcons president of football Matt Ryan, got extensions done for Drake London and Kyle Pitts in his first offseason running the franchise. The moves pushed both players’ cap hits way down for 2026, giving the team more breathing room as it looks ahead to next year.
London’s cap number fell from $16,817,000 to $7,996,200 after his new deal. Pitts saw an even bigger drop, going from $15,045,000 to $4,622,000 this season.
With those numbers adjusted, Atlanta now has approximately $37.9 million in salary cap space for the 2026 campaign, according to Over the Cap. The projection for next offseason is even more encouraging, with roughly $102 million available heading into free agency.
That reshuffling also changes the look of the Falcons’ highest-paid offensive players in 2026. Chris Lindstrom leads the way at $26,250,000, followed by Jake Matthews at $16,773,714. London comes in third on the list at $7,996,200, with Bijan Robinson next at $6,986,810.
Michael Penix is set for a $6,240,719 cap hit, while Ryan Neuzil checks in at $6,225,000. Charlie Woerner sits at $5,750,000, Jahan Dotson at $5,000,000, Matthew Bergeron at $4,806,451 and Jawaan Taylor at $4,625,000.
Pitts, now at $4,622,000, lands just outside the top 10. He’s No. 11 on the offense and No. 16 on the entire roster.
Bergeron stands out as the best value on the list. The former second-round pick has developed into one of the better left guards in the game, and with free agency coming next season, he’s expected to be one of Atlanta’s top priorities now that London and Pitts are secured.
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