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Falcons extend Bijan Robinson's contract, making him highest-paid RB in NFL history

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:09 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Falcons extend Bijan Robinson's contract, making him highest-paid RB in NFL history
Summary

Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons have finalized a three-year contract extension valued at up to $75 million. This deal makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history, surpassing Saquon Barkley's previous record. The contract guarantees Robinson $51 million, emphasizing the team’s confidence in his performance since he was selected eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Robinson has played all 51 games in his NFL career and recorded impressive stats during this time, including 1,003 touches and 34 touchdowns across three seasons. The former Texas Longhorns standout continues to cement his place in NFL history with this significant contract extension.

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Key Details
  • •Contract extension worth up to $75 million over three years.
  • •Robinson guarantees $51 million, the highest for any RB.
  • •Selected eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • •Has not missed a game in his NFL career.
  • •Logged 1,003 touches and 34 touchdowns in three seasons.
Latest Updates
  • 10:59 AMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson reveals Matthew McConaughey was ‘first one’ to text after $75m contract news broke
  • 7:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Falcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history with deal worth up to $75m
  • 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan gets Paid! Former Longhorn now highest paid RB in NFL History
What they're saying
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Two-time Pro Bowler expected to get $51m guaranteed Average value surpasses that of Eagles’ Saquon Barkley The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season that makes the fourth-year player the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson reposted the NFL’s Instagram post detailing the extension on Tuesday morning, writing “God this is for you! Blessings. Love this team and this city!” Continue reading...

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Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history this week after signing his blockbuster new contract. The Atlanta Falcons have secured their star man for years to come after Robinson put pen to paper on a three-year extension worth $75m.

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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

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