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The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million with Bijan Robinson on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Robinson has yet to participate in training camp practice as he and the Falcons worked out the details of his deal. Now that everything is taken care of, head coach Kevin Stefanski plans to slowly ramp up his elite offensive weapon in preparation for the 2026 NFL season.
“I know you guys saw the news on Bijan, obviously very excited for him, for us,” Stefanski said, via ProFootballTalk. "[We] just knew throughout this process that there would be a process and felt good about where we were. But, I think everybody understands how we feel about Bijan the person, Bijan the player."
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“He’s eager — beyond eager — to get out there,” Stefanski added. “So, on that note, we’ll slowly get him back in there. It won’t be full go and let him go — we’ll have a plan here over the next, call it, week to ramp him up.”
Robinson just finished his third NFL season with the Falcons, leading the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage. The two-time Pro Bowler and one-time First Team All-Pro running back rushed for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns, and caught 79 passes for 820 yards and four touchdowns.
Robinson's deal includes $51 million guaranteed. His $22.25 million per year salary surpasses the league's previous highest-paid RB, Saquon Barkley.
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The Falcons will open up their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
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