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Now produce finalThe Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three‑year contract extension with star running back Bijan Robinson worth up to $75 million, a deal that makes him the highest‑paid running back in NFL history. The extension includes $51 million in guaranteed money and a $37 million signing bonus, surpassing previous benchmarks set by Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, earned first‑team All‑Pro honors after a dominant 2025 season in which he led the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage and scored 11 touchdowns. At 24 years old, he has become one of the league’s most versatile offensive threats, combining elite rushing ability with strong production as a receiver.
Atlanta had already exercised Robinson’s fifth‑year option for the 2027 season before reaching the new agreement, ensuring the franchise cornerstone remains under team control for the foreseeable future. The extension continues the Falcons’ offseason commitment to retaining their young offensive core; Robinson joins wide receiver Drake London, tight end Kyle Pitts and offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron among the club’s recent long‑term signings as the organization builds around its homegrown talent.
With Tyler Allgeier no longer on the roster, Robinson is expected to lead a revamped backfield entering the 2026 season. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said, “Robinson volition beryllium eased backmost into signifier pursuing the completion of the deal, with the Falcons taking a measured attack earlier their Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.”