Falcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history with deal worth up to $75m

Two-time Pro Bowler expected to get $51m guaranteed Average value surpasses that of Eagles’ Saquon Barkley The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season that makes the fourth-year player the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson reposted the NFL’s Instagram post detailing the extension on Tuesday morning, writing “God this is for you! Blessings. Love this team and this city!” Continue reading...

Agencies · Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 12:09 PM
US news | The Guardian

Falcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history with deal worth up to $75m

Two-time Pro Bowler expected to get $51m guaranteed
Average value surpasses that of Eagles’ Saquon Barkley

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season that makes the fourth-year player the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Robinson reposted the NFL’s Instagram post detailing the extension on Tuesday morning, writing “God this is for you! Blessings. Love this team and this city!”

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