Bijan Robinson signs record extension with Falcons worth up to $75 million
15 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has reportedly finalized a three-year extension valued at up to $75 million. This deal, with $51 million guaranteed, sets a record for running backs in terms of guaranteed money. The agreement comes as Robinson concluded one of the notable hold-ins at the 2026 NFL training camp. Negotiated by Agent Nicole Lynn, the contract reflects Robinson's significant role in the team’s plans moving forward.
- •Bijan Robinson signs a three-year extension with the Falcons.
- •The deal could be worth up to $75 million.
- •$51 million of the contract is fully guaranteed.
- •Robinson's extension is the highest ever for a running back.
- •The agreement was finalized during the 2026 NFL training camp.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson: It's one of my dreams to stay with one team
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson Inks $75 Million Falcons Extension to Become NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Back—3 Years After Making ‘Magical’ Move to Atlanta
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is locked up through 2030 after agreeing to a 3-year extension
- 1:24 PMCBS NFL — Falcons sign Bijan Robinson to historic three-year extension, making him NFL's highest-paid running back
- 1:17 PMESPN — Sources: Falcons RB Robinson gets record deal
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons sign RB Bijan Robinson to 3-year, $75M extension
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons' Bijan Robinson now highest-paid running back in NFL history
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson contract details: Falcons make star NFL's highest-paid RB with 3-year extension
"The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season. NFL Network and ESPN first reported the extension. Robinson's agent, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, posted on X on Tuesday morning “Anyone have a brinks truck?” while the Falcons posted a photo of a smiling Robinson.
"Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"The Atlanta Falcons and Bijan Robinson agreed to an extension worth up to $75 million, a source familiar with the pact told UPI on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:26 PMBijan Robinson: It's one of my dreams to stay with one team
Bijan Robinson has officially signed his three-year contract extension with the Falcons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:13 PMBijan Robinson Inks $75 Million Falcons Extension to Become NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Back—3 Years After Making ‘Magical’ Move to Atlanta
Robinson, 24, has signed a new three-year contract extension with the Falcons, having been drafted by the team in 2023.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:54 PMFalcons running back Bijan Robinson is locked up through 2030 after agreeing to a 3-year extension
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season. NFL Network and ESPN first reported the extension. Robinson's agent, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, posted on X on Tuesday morning “Anyone have a brinks truck?” while the Falcons posted a photo of a smiling Robinson.
- CBS NFLAug 4, 2026, 1:24 PMFalcons sign Bijan Robinson to historic three-year extension, making him NFL's highest-paid running back
Robinson led the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage in 2025
- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 1:17 PMSources: Falcons RB Robinson gets record deal
Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:01 PMFalcons sign RB Bijan Robinson to 3-year, $75M extension
Falcons make Bijan Robinson NFL's highest-paid RB with new extension
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:00 PMFalcons' Bijan Robinson now highest-paid running back in NFL history
The Atlanta Falcons and Bijan Robinson agreed to an extension worth up to $75 million, a source familiar with the pact told UPI on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:23 PMBijan Robinson contract details: Falcons make star NFL's highest-paid RB with 3-year extension
Bijan Robinson has a case to be the NFL's top running back, and he's now being paid like it.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:17 PMFalcons, Bijan Robinson agree to major contract extension: reports
The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly agreed to a contract extension with Bijan Robinson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:14 PMBijan Robinson inks contract extension with Falcons: Everything to know
Bijan Robinson and the Falcons have agreed to a massive extension. Here's a look at the contract details.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:09 PMBijan Robinson agrees to three-year extension with Falcons
Robinson's deal includes $51 million in guaranteed money.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:02 PMBijan Robinson reportedly signs record-breaking extension with Falcons
Bijan Robinson is sticking with the Falcons on a new mega-deal.
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