Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Falcons pick up Chris Lindstrom’s $13.2 million fifth-year option

Kaleb McGary’s fifth-year option declined
Starting right guard Chris Lindstrom (right) had his $13.2 million fifth-year option picked up by the Falcons on Monday. The team declined starting right tackle Kaleb McGary’s fifth-year option. (Jason Getz/for the AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz

Credit: Jason Getz

Starting right guard Chris Lindstrom (right) had his $13.2 million fifth-year option picked up by the Falcons on Monday. The team declined starting right tackle Kaleb McGary’s fifth-year option. (Jason Getz/for the AJC)
By
May 2, 2022

FLOWERY BRANCH — Starting right guard Chris Lindstrom had his $13.2 million fifth-year option picked up by the Falcons on Monday.

The team declined starting right tackle Kaleb McGary’s fifth-year option.

Both were selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. Lindstrom was selected 14th overall and McGary 31st after the Falcons gave up their second-round (No. 45) and third-round (79) picks to move back into the first round.

ExploreFalcons release Mike Davis, James Vaughters and Willie Beavers

Lindstrom has been a solid performer, while McGary has struggled in pass protection.

Last season, Lindstrom did not allow a sack over 17 starts. McGary allowed nine sacks and 41 pressures over 16 games.

McGary will become a free agent after the 2022 season.

The Falcons had a similar situation last season when they picked up wide receiver Calvin Ridley’s fifth-year option and declined to pick up tight end Hayden Hurst’s fifth-year option.

Hurst played through the season and signed with the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals this offseason.

The Bow Tie Chronicles

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

Follow D. Orlando Ledbetter on facebookFollow D. Orlando Ledbetter on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The Falcons also placed Divine Deablo on injured reserve and promoted a third quarterback. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Falcons roster moves: Drake London questionable; Deablo to injured reserve

The Falcons made roster moves on Saturday that suggest the likelihood of Kirk Cousins starting at quarterback in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr.

Cousins ‘highly likely’ to start against the Dolphins

Coach Raheem Morris said Friday that he’ll make his decision on game day about who will start. The Falcons (3-3) are set to host the Dolphins (1-6) on Sunday.

X-factor for the Falcons: When will they unleash those weapons on offense?

The Falcons will need more out of their offensive weapons this week against the Dolphins than they got against the 49ers.

The Latest

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The Falcons also placed Divine Deablo on injured reserve and promoted a third quarterback. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Falcons roster moves: Drake London questionable; Deablo to injured reserve

Cousins ‘highly likely’ to start against the Dolphins

X-factor for the Falcons: When will they unleash those weapons on offense?

Featured

Housing affordability is the top concern for metro Atlanta residents, according to a new survey. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren

Metro Atlantans sour on housing affordability, pessimism is growing, poll says

The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.