Falcons give Bijan Robinson record $75M running back deal
Updated 3 months ago2 new reports, including Newsweek, Fortune.
The short version
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million with running back Bijan Robinson. The deal makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
The Atlanta Falcons and Bijan Robinson agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million.1,4 The contract includes $37 million guaranteed at signing.1,4 The deal makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history.1,4
Robinson is 24 years old.1,4 The agreement was reached on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.1,4 ESPN reported the contract details first.1,4
The Falcons placed Jalon Walker on the Reserve/Injured list after he was feared to have torn his ACL.5 The Falcons signed cornerback Fabian Moreau to replace retiring cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.2 Witherspoon retired at age 31 after informing the team on Tuesday morning.2
The Bears agreed to a four-year, $116 million extension with right tackle Darnell Wright.6 The Bears' deal with Wright includes $93 million guaranteed.6 Colts running back Jonathan Taylor said he expects his own contract extension after Robinson's deal.3
Taylor stated he has 'faith' that his extension will be completed.3
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