Bijan Robinson rejoins Falcons practice after signing historic contract

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Bijan Robinson rejoins Falcons practice after signing historic contract
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Bijan Robinson returned to practice with the Atlanta Falcons on August 4 after ending a hold-in, following the announcement of a record-setting three-year, $51 million contract. The deal reinforces Robinson's status as a key player for the team, which seeks to end a playoff drought. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed enthusiasm about Robinson's eagerness to participate as the Falcons prepare for the regular season. Despite a promising return, the Falcons faced a setback when first-round draft pick Jalon Walker suffered a serious injury during practice.

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  • Robinson signs a three-year, $51 million contract, highest for an NFL running back.
  • He returns to practice after a brief hold-in period.
  • Jalon Walker, a first-round pick, suffers a possible torn ACL injury during practice.
  • Stefanski emphasized Robinson's importance and eagerness to contribute.
  • Falcons aim to improve after several disappointing seasons.
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  • 9:23 PMYahoo SportsBijan Robinson returns to Falcons practice with a hefty new contract, but the same heavy expectations
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Bijan Robinson's hold-in is over, giving the Falcons back a key offensive component.

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