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Bijan Robinson seeks contract amid training camp holdout with Falcons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Bijan Robinson seeks contract amid training camp holdout with Falcons

Summary

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is not fully participating in training camp as he pursues a new contract. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed confidence in the negotiations, declining to share specifics. He stated that Robinson’s choice to refrain from practice is understandable given the contract situation and does not affect their relationship. Robinson is expected to remain out of practice until a deal is reached, which is likely to happen before the season begins.

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Key Details

•Bijan Robinson seeks a new contract during training camp.
•Kevin Stefanski supports Robinson's decision not to practice.
•Stefanski is optimistic about reaching a contract agreement soon.
•Robinson's absence from practice is expected to continue until a deal is made.

Latest Updates

6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski: Bijan Robinson is "beyond eager" to get back in there
10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski: We all trust in the process of Bijan Robinson's contract negotiations

What they're saying

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The Falcons got their deal done with Bijan Robinson on Tuesday, locking up the running back with a lucrative four-year contract extension.
— Yahoo Sports