Tag: Chris Lindstrom

The six players who shouldn’t have made our ’50 most dominant’ list — but did

Here are six players who made the NFL Wires’ recent 50 Most Dominant Players list… but probably shouldn’t have.

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Issac Newton wasn’t alive when people were making lists of the NFL’s best and most dominant players, but he had that statement right, and it applies to any subjective list about anything, whether we’re discussing NFL players or different brands of bug spray.

So, when it comes to the list of the NFL’s 50 most dominant players in the game today, put together by out estimable group of editors and writers, there are arguments for an against some of the people who made the cut, no matter how great they may be. I’ve already made my case for six players who I think should have made this Top 50 but didn’t, and to make things entirely fair, here are six players who did make the Top 50 that maybe should not have.

You can read both parts of the list right here!

50 most dominant NFL players of 2023, Nos. 50-26

50 most dominant NFL players of 2023, Nos. 25-1

NFC South roundtable: Choosing favorite moves from division rivals

Our managing editors gave some props to to the competition, choosing their favorite move from an NFC South squad other than their own.

It’s time to spread the love around the (kinda) contentious NFC South.

Join us and our managing editors—River Wells of Bucs Wire, Matt Urben of Falcons Wire and John Sigler of Saints Wire—as we each pick our favorite offseason move from our divisional foes.

9 winners and losers (everyone waiting on Aaron Rodgers) from Day 1 of NFL free agency

The Bears had a BIG day. Everyone hoping for some real Aaron Rodgers news did not.

What a wild (and weary) way to start this year’s NFL free agency.

At the horn of the negotiation window (there are other creative names for it!), a flurry of deals for foundational talents and upside players started to fly in. It’s almost as if these contracts were talked about in advance. (Noooo, that would never happen. Impossible!)

For example, in Chicago, the Bears revamped their defense. In Denver, the Broncos rebuilt an offensive line in front of Russell Wilson on the fly. What a productive day for both franchises all around.

And in Green Bay and New York?

Well, both the Packers and Jets kind of just hung around a swing together, hoping their mutual misery in waiting over Aaron Rodgers would soon conclude. Some NFL personalities were right there with them, wading in frustration. Who am I kidding? So were we.

As we head into the second day of the 2023 NFL free agency period, let’s break down some of the more notable winners and losers from Day 1.

How Falcons 5-year, $105M extension with Chris Lindstrom impacts Eagles’ Isaac Seumalo

The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement today on a five-year, $105 million deal with Chris Lindstrom and we’re looking at how that impacts Isaac Seumalo

The Atlanta Falcons just reset the mark at the offensive guard position, agreeing to terms on a five-year, $105 million extension with guard Chris Lindstrom, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported on Monday.

Lindstrom, who was drafted by Atlanta in 2019 and became a starter in 2020, will now earn $63 million guaranteed and will have an average annual salary of $21 million.

The $21 million average puts Lindstrom ahead of the Colts’ Quenton Nelson ($20 million), while the $105 million total puts him ahead of Nelson as well.

With the legal tampering period now underway and the new league year set for Wednesday afternoon, we’re looking at how Lindstrom’s new deal impacts Isaac Seumalo.

Colts’ Quenton Nelson no longer NFL’s highest-paid guard

Big Q no longer holds the title of NFL’s highest-paid guard.

Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson held the title of the NFL’s highest-paid guard for a whole seven months before relinquishing the crown this offseason.

Back in September, the Colts signed Nelson to a record four-year deal worth $80 million with $60 million guaranteed and an average annual value (AAV) of $20 million. That was the going rate for elite guards in the NFL for the last half-year.

Now, that title belongs to Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom, who agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $105 million with $63 million guaranteed and an AAV of $21 million.

Nelson set the bar for guards last season, but in the true nature of the NFL, it wasn’t long before another player set the new record for a contract at the position.

As the salary cap continues to rise year over year in the NFL, the contracts will continue to get bigger. Hopefully, Nelson’s contract will look more like a bargain sooner rather than later.

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Falcons sign Chris Lindstrom to five-year, $105M extension

The #Falcons have re-signed right guard Chris Lindstrom to a five-year, $105 million extension, per report

The Atlanta Falcons have locked up right guard Chris Lindstrom to a five-year extension worth $105 million, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Lindstrom, a first-round pick in 2019, has blossomed into one of the league’s elite interior offensive linemen. The Falcons picked up his fifth-year option last offseason, and now with this five-year extension, the team has him under contract through 2028.

Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom, Tyler Allgeier recognized by PFWA

#Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier was named to PFWA’s All-Rookie Team and OL Chris Lindstrom made the All-NFC Team

The awards keep rolling in for Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom as the former first-round pick was voted onto the Professional Football Writers of America‘s 2022 All-NFC team.

Lindstrom was also selected for the Pro Bowl and named to the AP All-Pro second team for his stellar 2022 campaign.

The fourth-year lineman is entering the final year of his rookie contract and the team could look to sign him to a long-term extension this offseason. Lindstrom wasn’t the only Falcons player recognized by the PFWA, though.

Rookie running back Tyler Allgeier was named to the PFWA’s All-Rookie team, along with Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker.

Allgeier rushed for 1,035 yards on 4.9 yards per carry with three touchdowns this season. The former BYU star broke the team’s rookie rushing record and appears to be the future at the running back position. This is even more impressive when you consider Allgeier was a healthy scratch for Week 1.

While the jury is still out on the team’s 2022 NFL draft class, Allgeier has proven to be an absolute steal as a fifth-round draft pick.

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Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom was PFF’s highest-graded player in 2022

#Falcons RG Chris Lindstrom was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded player in 2022

The Atlanta Falcons had a tough season, finishing 7-10 for the second year in a row and missing the playoffs for a fifth straight season. While the team’s struggles were to be expected, Atlanta made incredible progress in the ground game.

The Falcons rushed for 2,718 yards in 2022, averaging 159.9 yards per game and 4.9 yards per carry. More importantly, the success of the running game gave this team a much-needed identity.

Right guard Chris Lindstrom led the way as Atlanta physically dominated its opponents up front. Lindstrom wasn’t voted into the NFLPA Players’ All-Pro Team, but the fourth-year lineman finished 2022 as Pro Football Focus‘ highest-rated player.

PFF gave Lindstrom an overall offensive grade of 95. Check out the five highest-graded players from the 2022 season below.

Watch: Falcons RG Chris Lindstrom mic’d up vs. Cardinals

WATCH: #Falcons RG Chris Lindstrom was mic’d up during Sunday’s win over the Cardinals

Offensive linemen rarely get the shine they deserve unless they are among the very best at their position. Fortunately for the Falcons, Chris Lindstrom may very well be the best guard in the NFL.

Not only has the former first-round pick established himself as Atlanta’s top offensive lineman, Lindstrom’s off-the-field contributions helped him earn the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination for 2023.

In Week 17, the Falcons defeated the Cardinals by one point, ending a four-game losing streak. Lindstrom earned the team’s highest Pro Football Focus grade (93.5) in Sunday’s win, despite being flagged for the first holding penalty of his career.

Lindstrom was mic’d up in Week 17. Watch the full segment below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

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Falcons RG Chris Lindstrom makes 2023 NFC Pro Bowl roster

#Falcons RG Chris Lindstrom named to 2023 NFL Pro Bowl amid stellar campaign.

It’s extremely difficult for NFL offensive linemen to get recognition unless they absolutely dominate their position, but that’s just what Falcons right guard Chris Lindstrom has done this season.

Each week, Lindstrom has been among the team’s most consistent players. Not only was the former first-round pick selected as Atlanta’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, Lindstrom has officially been voted into his first Pro Bowl.

The NFL released the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl rosters on Wednesday evening and Lindstrom was one of three guards named to the NFC roster. He was also the only Falcons player selected, which isn’t totally surprising considering the team is 5-9.

Check out the full list of offensive players voted to the NFC roster below.