Bijan Robinson absent from Falcons training camp due to contract talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Bijan Robinson, the All-Pro running back for the Atlanta Falcons, was not present for the team's first day of training camp on July 29. Robinson is currently engaged in discussions with the Falcons regarding a potential long-term contract. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl twice and was a first-team All-Pro last season after leading the NFL in rushing yards. With contract negotiations ongoing, Robinson joins Jahmyr Gibbs as a notable hold-in during camp. The discussions could reshape the running back market, where the highest-paid player is Saquon Barkley at $20.6 million annually.
- •Bijan Robinson did not practice on July 29.
- •He is seeking a new contract amid ongoing discussions.
- •Robinson led the NFL in rushing yards last season.
- •He was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection.
- •Robinson's situation may impact future running back contracts.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Tucson prep star and Falcons All-Pro not practicing amid contract issues
"Tucson prep star Bijan Robinson, an All-Pro with the Atlanta Falcons, wasn't present for the team's first day of training camp on July 29.
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