Falcons’ Bijan Robinson becomes highest-paid running back in NFL history with massive contract: report

Atlanta Falcons superstar running back Bijan Robinson is used to making history on the field and has now reportedly done it off the field.

The Falcons and Robinson agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, according to ESPN. The 24-year-old’s contract includes $37 million guaranteed at signing, with $51 million of the overall deal guaranteed.

Robinson had been present at the team’s facility but was “holding in” while waiting for a new contract and not practicing in team drills.

The Falcons drafted Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Texas, and the Tucson, Arizona, native immediately became one of the best running backs in the NFL.

Robinson, who has not missed a game in his three-year career, became the centerpiece of the Falcons’ offense as a rookie. In 17 games, he ran for 976 yards and four touchdowns while catching 58 passes for 487 yards and four touchdowns.

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In 2024, his second season, he elevated his game to another level. Robinson ran for 1,456 yards and 14 touchdowns while catching 61 passes for 431 yards and one touchdown.

Last season, Robinson led the league in scrimmage yards as he continued in his role as the engine of the Falcons’ offense. The superstar running back ran for 1,478 yards with seven rushing touchdowns while catching 79 passes for 820 yards and four receiving touchdowns. Robinson made the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons.

Robinson is the third offensive weapon the team has extended this offseason. The Falcons signed star wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension and tight end Kyle Pitts to a three-year, $54 million contract extension in June.

Robinson will not be the last top running back to get paid, as Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs is also “holding in” for a new contract.

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