Chris Lindstrom Explained

Chris Lindstrom
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:63
Position:Guard
Birth Date:28 February 1997
Birth Place:Dudley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:307
College:Boston College (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:1
Draftpick:14
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:71
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:71
Pfr:LindCh00

Christopher Paul Lindstrom (born February 28, 1997) is an American professional football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.

Early years

Lindstrom attended Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley, Massachusetts. He committed to Boston College to play college football.[1] [2]

College career

Lindstrom played at Boston College from 2015 to 2018.[3] During his career he started 49 of 52 games.[4] [5] [6]

Professional career

Lindstrom was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.[7] He was named the Falcons starting right guard to start the season. However, in Week 1, Lindstrom suffered a broken foot and was placed on injured reserve on September 9, 2019.[8] He was designated for return from injured reserve on December 2, 2019, and began practicing with the team again.[9] He was activated on December 7, 2019, prior to Week 14.[10]

Lindstrom started all 16 games in the 2020 season, and all 17 games in the 2021 season. In 2021, he allowed 0 sacks all season.[11]

On May 2, 2022, the Falcons exercised the fifth year option on Lindstrom's contract, keeping him in Atlanta through the 2023 season.[12]

On December 21, 2022, it was announced that he would be named to his first Pro Bowl.[13] He was named to the AP All-Pro Second Team on January 13, 2023.[14]

On March 13, 2023, Lindstrom signed a five-year, $105 million contract extension with the Falcons through the 2028 season.[15] He was named to his second Pro Bowl[16] and AP All-Pro Second Team[17] at the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season.

Personal life

Lindstrom's father played at Boston University, and went on to play defensive end for the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League in 1984. His uncles Eric Lindstrom and Dave Lindstrom also played in the NFL.[18] His younger brother Alec also played for Boston College and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, shortly after the 2022 NFL draft.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: July 21, 2014 . Impact Player: Shepherd Hill's Chris Lindstrom . ESPN.com.
  2. Web site: STAFF . John Conceison TELEGRAM & GAZETTE . Hometeam: Boston College sendoff for Lindstrom . telegram.com.
  3. Web site: Vega . Michael . September 2, 2015 . Chris Lindstrom flashing potential on BC offensive line . BostonGlobe.com.
  4. Web site: Toland . Jennifer . March 20, 2019 . Dudley's Chris Lindstrom stands out at Boston College Pro Day . telegram.com.
  5. Web site: Toland . Jennifer . February 24, 2019 . Chris Lindstrom, former Shepherd Hill Regional star, making bid for NFL . telegram.com.
  6. Web site: March 1, 2019 . Chris Lindstrom next in a long line of BC linemen headed to NFL . BostonHerald.com.
  7. Web site: Conway . Kelsey . April 26, 2019 . 2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select Chris Lindstrom in first round . Atlanta Falcons.
  8. Web site: McFadden, Will . September 9, 2019 . Falcons place Chris Lindstrom on IR, agree to terms with John Wetzel . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  9. News: McFadden, Will . December 2, 2019 . Falcons activate Matt Bosher, designate Chris Lindstrom to return from IR . AtlantaFalcons.com . December 4, 2019.
  10. Web site: McFadden, Will . December 7, 2019 . Falcons place Matt Bosher on IR, sign punter Ryan Allen . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  11. Web site: Chris Lindstrom - Atlanta Falcons G - NFL and PFF stats . PFF . February 28, 1997 . January 15, 2022.
  12. Web site: Falcons exercising Chris Lindstrom's fifth-year option, declining Kaleb McGary's option . ProFootballTalk . May 2, 2022 .
  13. Web site: Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom named to first Pro Bowl . December 22, 2022 . www.atlantafalcons.com . en-US.
  14. Web site: Chris Lindstrom named to All-Pro second team . January 13, 2023 . www.atlantafalcons.com . en-US.
  15. Web site: Falcons sign guard Chris Lindstrom to five-year extension. AtlantaFalcons.com. March 13, 2023.
  16. Web site: Falcons have two players selected to 2023 Pro Bowl games . January 20, 2024 . www.atlantafalcons.com . en-US . January 3, 2024 . January 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240104054955/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/pro-bowl-games-selections-safety-jessie-bates-offensive-lineman-chris-lindstrom.
  17. Web site: Jessie Bates III, Chris Lindstrom named to AP All-Pro second team for 2023 . January 20, 2024 . www.atlantafalcons.com . en-US . January 12, 2024 . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112174915/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/safety-jessie-bates-iii-associated-press-ap-all-pro-first-team.
  18. Web site: September 6, 2016 . For Shepherd Hill's Lindstroms, football a family affair . ESPN.com.
  19. Web site: Cowboys Sign Rookie Center from NFL Family: UDFA Alec Lindstrom 'Has a Shot' . Sports Illustrated . April 30, 2022 .

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