The running back market is bustling with activity, especially after Bijan Robinson inked a lucrative deal on Tuesday morning.
Robinson has secured a groundbreaking three-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons valued at an astounding $75 million, including $51 million guaranteed and $37 million paid upfront. According to ESPN.com, this agreement crowns Robinson as the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
The Falcons’ star athlete was strategically sitting out of training camp team drills, hoping this move would speed up negotiations for a new contract.
While Robinson made sure to attend camp to avoid fines and stay compliant with league rules, he refrained from participating in any team activities as he lobbied for a fresh deal.
At just 24, Robinson’s performance over the past two seasons has solidified his reputation as potentially the best running back in the league, showcasing his skills both as a rusher and a receiver.
Robinson ran for over 1,400 yards in each of the past two seasons but broke out as a receiver in 2025, when he grabbed 79 passes for 820 yards.
This marks another big extension done by the Falcons.
The Falcons recently extended receiver Drake London to a four year $141.05 million deal while also re-upping Kyle Pitts to a three year $54 million contract.
The Robinson deal should cement the team’s future at skill positions, but massive questions remain at quarterback.
Tua Tagovailoa signed with the team this offseason after he was benched at the end of his Dolphins tenure.
Michael Penix Jr., who the team hopes is the QB of the future of the future after taking him No. 8 in the 2024 NFL Draft, is still not cleared for contact after tearing his ACL for the third time.
Atlanta’s preseason begins in 10 days when they host the Broncos and their regular season will kickoff in Pittsburgh against the Steelers on Sept. 13.