At the Atlanta Falcons’ training camp in Flowery Branch, Georgia, general manager Scottie Fontenot addressed questions about the contract situations of several key players, including Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Kirk Cousins. As the 2025 roster features numerous athletes nearing the end of their current agreements, discussions around their futures with the team or elsewhere have become a central topic.
Multiple Players Facing Critical Contract Decisions
Fontenot acknowledged that while the term “a bunch” might understate the situation, a significant number of Falcons players are indeed in positions where their next contracts are pending. This includes those finishing rookie deals such as Tyler Allgeier, Troy Andersen, and Arnold Ebiketie, as well as established starters like Kaleb McGary. The contract statuses of standout playmakers London and Pitts also remain key focal points for Atlanta’s management. Most notably, the quarterback Kirk Cousins represents the most substantial question mark of all.
Fontenot Emphasizes Communication and Player Focus
Despite the challenges these contract situations present, Fontenot stressed that the front office avoids negotiating openly or sharing too much information publicly, maintaining discretion to avoid disrupting team dynamics. He highlighted the importance of steady communication between the coaching staff, management, players, and their agents to navigate these matters effectively.
One good thing that we have here is that we communicate really well with the players. And the players, at any point, they’re sitting down with Raheem (Morris), sitting down with me, we communicate with the agents — there are all different situations, different circumstances, but the mentality of our guys is really cool. Our guys, just being real, they don’t really think like that,
Fontenot said.
… There really is an unselfishness that they know that if they keep their head down, stay focused and do their job, then things are going to go well, whether here or somewhere else.
Future Contract Talks Remain a Delicate Matter
When asked specifically about how the futures of Pitts, London, and Cousins might unfold, Fontenot remained cautious, reflecting the complexity of decisions yet to be made. With many variables affecting contract talks — from performance to salary cap considerations — the Falcons’ front office continues to carefully assess options while keeping focus on the ongoing season. This approach aims to maintain team cohesion as contract discussions advance behind the scenes.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What injury did Drake London suffer?
A. ATLANTA — During the first half of the Falcons’ 27-21 win against the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Drake London injured his hip. He did not return after halftime. Coach Raheem Morris did not provide any new details about his condition after the game.