The extension will hold Bergeron in Atlanta by the 2030 season.
byWill McFadden&Tori McElhaney
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to phrases on an extension with left guard Matthew Bergeron.
The extension consists of 4 years and can hold Bergeron in Atlanta by the 2030 season.Jeremy Fowler and Mike Garafolo reported the deal is value $96 million with $60 million absolutely assured.
“Matthew is the type of player you build around,” Falcons normal supervisor Ian Cunningham mentioned. “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.
“Extending gamers like Matthew displays our dedication to investing within the trenches and constructing a powerful basis for the long run. We’re very excited he shall be a Falcon for years to return. We additionally recognize Chase Callahan for his professionalism, communication and partnership all through this course of.”
A second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bergeron has missed only two starts since joining the Falcons. With 49 games as a starter under his belt, Bergeron has developed into a well-rounded blocker and an asset for Atlanta’s offense.
“This means the world,” Bergeron told AtlantaFalcons.com. “I’m from Canada, and the second I received to Atlanta all people welcomed me with open arms. Atlanta is a particular place for me and my household. And now, I’ve the sources to provide again to a neighborhood that has given me a lot and altered my life.”
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Since Bergeron’s arrival, the Falcons have been one of the most consistently excellent rushing offenses in the league. Last season, no team’s running backs gained more yardage off the left side of their offensive line than Atlanta’s 1,119, according to TruMedia. The Falcons also picked up a league-leading 61 first downs behind Bergeron and left tackle Jake Matthews, and they scored nine touchdowns.
“I at all times thought rising up, you bought to take issues how they’re, and that is how it’s,” Bergeron said during OTAs. “And I received to go on the market and play my finest soccer for this workforce. You know, we have been working so onerous this offseason to get again to some playoff soccer. And hopefully I may also help the workforce do this.”
Pro Football Focus ranked Bergeron 19th among all NFL guards in 2024 and 22nd in 2025, signifying his place among the top interior linemen in the league. The Canadian native has quickly ascended in the sport and is part of the Falcons’ future in the trenches.
After working under former offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford during his first three professional seasons, Bergeron will now receive coaching from Bill Callahan, who is renowned asone of the best teachers of the position.
“It’s an ideal group of fellows,” Callahan said this offseason. “Coach Led did an exceptional job right here when he was right here. He’s received the road rolling. They’re bodily; they’ve an ideal angle about themselves; they did an ideal job producing within the run sport. So, I’m simply right here to assist preserve what they’ve achieved.”
Bergeron is the third Falcons player to receive either a contract extension or a new contract this offseason after wide receiver Drake Londonsigned a new extensionand tight end Kyle Pitts Sr.inked a new dealin June.
The Falcons now continue training camp with three foundational players of their offense secured for the future.
“Hopefully we may give again to (the followers) some significant soccer,” Bergeron said about the year ahead. “Let’s get the Benz rocking. The metropolis deserves to be again on that stage. And I’m very excited to have the ability to do this with Matt (Ryan), Ian (Cunningham), Kevin (Stefanski) and all these guys. A particular thanks to Arthur Blank as properly. Without him, I would not be right here.”
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