Busy Falcons agree to deal with S Jessie Bates, retain OL anchor

The Atlanta Falcons signed Chris Lindstrom to a five-year extension Monday worth up to a reported $105 million, which would make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

Atlanta was busy Monday, also agreeing to a reported four-year deal with safety Jessie Bates, trading for tight end Jonnu Smith and reaching three-year deals with free agent defensive tackle David Onyemata and punter Bradley Pinion.

The Falcons announced