Falcons exercising Lindstrom’s 5th-year option, won’t pick up McGary
The Atlanta Falcons drafted Chris Lindstrom in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft three seasons ago, and it appears the former Boston College standout will be sticking around through 2023 at the very least.
According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday, the Falcons will pick up Lindstrom’s fifth-year option.
The #Falcons are picking up the fifth-year option of offensive guard Chris Lindstrom, per source. That option for 2023 is worth $13.2 million. Lindstrom has acquitted himself well in Falcons offense.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 2, 2022
Lindstrom has been stellar over the last three seasons, progressing each year. In 2021, he earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 83.7, and run-blocking grade of 87.6.
The Falcons will not be picking up right tackle Kaleb McGary’s fifth-year option, Fowler has since reported.
The Falcons are not picking up the fifth-year option of right tackle Kaleb McGary, per source. So, OG Chris Lindstrom locked up by Atlanta for 2023, while McGary set to be a free agent next year.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 2, 2022
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