ATL Chris Lindstrom
NFL player. Position: Guard. Team: Atlanta Falcons.
Quick Facts
- Position: Guard
- Team: Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
- Age: 29
2026 Outlook
The reputation on Lindstrom used to be "great in the run game, average in the passing game," but he has overcome that billing. ESPN's 2026 survey ranked him #6 overall among interior offensive linemen. An NFL coordinator praised his "athleticism and explosiveness," though noted his size makes him somewhat of a scheme fit. Several evaluators believe he could handle more responsibility beyond what's currently required in Atlanta. One NFC evaluator questioned his lateral quickness at this stage, but a veteran NFL defensive coach said he "doesn't get enough recognition -- he's been really good for a long time" (per Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL guards, centers for 2026 - ESPN).
Lindstrom ranks below Joe Thuney (Chicago), Quinn Meinerz (Denver), Creed Humphrey (Kansas City), Quentin Nelson (Indianapolis), and Tyler Smith (Dallas) in the ESPN rankings. His $102.5M contract (signed 2023, extending through 2028 at $20.5M AAV) remains the largest total-value deal for any guard in NFL history and is now third-highest in the league overall. He earned a spot on PFF's All-PFF team at right guard, a designation typically reserved for the league's elite. In 2025, he allowed just one sack across 1,086 offensive snaps, anchoring a unit that ranked fourth in sacks allowed (26 total) and fifth in sack percentage (4.6%) (per NFL Executives Send Clear Message About Falcons Star Chris Lindstrom).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting guard for the Atlanta Falcons. Key piece of the offensive line.
Recent News
- 2026-07-12 — NFL Executives Send Clear Message About Falcons Star Chris Lindstrom (NFL Executives Send Clear Message About Falcons Star Chris Lindstrom)