The Falcons agreed with former Pro Bowl left tackle Jake Matthews on a two-year, $45 million extension, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons have made their first major move ahead of the NFL's 2025 free agency period. According to a report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, veteran left tackle Jake Matthews has agreed to a two-year, $45 million extension.

Prior to the start of free agency, the Atlanta Falcons decided to reward one of their most important players. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, the Falcons and left tackle Jake Matthews have agreed to a two-year,

Although the Michael Penix Jr. ascent no longer makes him a blindside blocker, the Falcons are planning for the veteran tackle to help guide the young quarterback during his rookie-contract years.

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a contract extension with one of their longest-tenured players to create a little more room with the NFL salary cap.

Matthews, 33, was set to count $21.7 million against the 2025 cap, but the extension will diminish his cap hit ahead of free agency.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Falcons have agreed to a two-year extension with LT Jake Matthews worth $45 million. Matthews had two years remaining on his current deal which included base salaries of $15,