Marc Raimondi
Multiple Authors
Two-time Pro Bowler Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons reached settlement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highest-paid working again in NFL historical past, sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Robinson will obtain $51 million assured. The deal, negotiated by Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, will finish the working again’s week-long hold-in at coaching camp.
With the brand new deal Robinson will now make $22.25 million per yr, surpassing the Philadelphia Eagles‘ Saquon Barkley ($20.6 million) because the highest-paid working again year-over-year within the league. That might change quickly, although, with Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs additionally holding-in whereas he waits for a contract extension.
Robinson had been holding in because the first day of Falcons coaching camp apply final Wednesday. The two-time Pro Bowler and 2025 All-Pro, who’s now below contract with the Falcons via 2030, ought to return Tuesday afternoon.
Robinson, 24, led the NFL in scrimmage yards final season (2,298) and was fourth in dashing yards (1,478). His 93-yard dashing landing in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams was the longest within the NFL final season.
The Falcons have been busy this offseason locking up younger expertise. They signed huge receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141.05 million extension and put pen to paper with tight finish Kyle Pitts Sr. for 3 years and $54 million. Last week, Atlanta signed left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year, $96 million extension.
Robinson was drafted No. 8 general by the Falcons in 2023. In three seasons, he has 805 carries for 3,910 dashing yards plus 198 catches for 1,738 receiving yards. Robinson has 34 complete touchdowns. He is anticipated to be a focus for the Falcons this season below new coach Kevin Stefanski and new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.
