PEORIA — Former Peoria High School defensive lineman LaCale London has won another contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
The NFL team re-signed him in free agency on Thursday.
The 6-foot-3, 297-pound defensive lineman who played at Western Illinois was USA Today’s Defensive Player of the Year in Illinois, and twice a first-team All-Area pick by the Journal Star during his prep career in Peoria.
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He signed as an undrafted free agent in the NFL after the final of his two years at WIU.
Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Lacale London (94) and linebacker Divine Deablo (0) tackle New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime (30) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
That pro football journey began with the Chicago Bears (2020-22), stepped down to the St. Louis BattleHawks (2023) and then rose back to the NFL with Atlanta in 2023, where he has remained.
London spent two seasons shifting from the practice squad to the active roster with Atlanta, then in 2025 broke out for 13 regular-season games, five of which were starts.
His 2025 effort included 30 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a forced fumble. His five sacks were the fourth most on the team and second among Falcons interior defensive linemen.
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman LaCale London (94) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: NFL free agency: LaCale London signs with Falcons, former Peoria High star