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Metcalf Overtaken: New WR King Crowned
3 Jun
Summary
- Drake London's extension places him third among highest-paid receivers.
- DK Metcalf dropped to sixth after London's new deal.
- Nick Herbig also secured a significant contract extension.
Drake London, the Atlanta Falcons' first-round wide receiver from 2022, has secured a significant four-year contract extension. This new deal is valued at $141 million, with an average annual value of $35.25 million.
This substantial raise propels London into the third position among the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers. Consequently, Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf, who was traded to the team in March 2025, has been displaced from the top five, now ranking sixth with his $33 million average annual value.
Metcalf recorded 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 59 catches during his debut season with the Steelers. In related news, the Steelers also finalized a four-year contract extension for edge rusher Nick Herbig, worth $100 million.
The NFL's receiver market continues to see substantial growth, with London's new contract reflecting the increasing value placed on elite pass-catching talent.
