FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons continued to invest in their offence on Saturday when they announced they have signed left guard and Victoriaville, Que. native Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension.
The signing comes after the team gave new contracts to wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts in the off-season. Running back Bijan Robinson has attended practices at the start of training camp but has not participated in an apparent contract “hold-in ” as he seeks a new deal.
Bergeron would have become a free agent following this season without a new deal.
The new deal is reportedly for $96 million over four years, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
“Matthew is the type of player you build around,” Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said in a statement. “He’s establishing himself as one of the top young guards in the NFL, and his toughness, consistency and leadership have made him a cornerstone of our offensive line and the culture we’re building in Atlanta."
Bergeron, a second-round pick in 2023, has started 49 games in three seasons. He helped the Falcons' line give up only 26 sacks, the fourth-fewest in the league, last season. The Falcons ranked eighth in the league with 125.8 rushing yards per game.
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