Bijan Robinson signs extension as Falcons address key roster positions
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Bijan Robinson signed a three-year, $66.75 million extension with the Atlanta Falcons on August 4, 2026. The contract comes after a productive season for Robinson, who recorded 2,298 yards from scrimmage and was named a first-team All-Pro. Alongside Robinson, the Falcons also extended the contracts of wide receiver Drake London, tight end Kyle Pitts, and guard Matthew Bergeron. Despite these moves bolstering the roster, Atlanta continues to face unresolved issues at quarterback, with the team seeking a leader to help break a streak of mediocre seasons. The Falcons have not reached the playoffs in eight years, raising questions about their direction moving forward.
- •Robinson's deal marks a record for running backs at $22.25 million AAV.
- •The Falcons have not made the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons.
- •Atlanta's new front office led by Matt Ryan aims to improve the team.
- •Recent drafts have produced key talent but failed to address the quarterback position.
- 4:28 PMCBS NFL — With Bijan Robinson's extension, Falcons' new front office did the easy stuff, now, the hard part: Quarterback
"Atlanta spent big across several positions this offseason, but still has the biggest hole there is
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