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Bijan Robinson agreed to a three-year extension worth $75 million with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Robinson's deal includes $51 million guaranteed and carries an annual value of $22.25 million, surpassing the previous record set by Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley.
Robinson earned this contract with an impressive performance in Year 3, leading the NFL with 2,298 total yards from scrimmage. He took 287 carries for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns, and reeled in 79 catches for 820 yards and four touchdowns.
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Before entering the NFL as the Falcons' No. 8 overall pick in 2023, Robinson spent three seasons as a superstar running back for the Texas Longhorns.
Texas Football reacted to Robinson's historic NFL contract with a social media post.
"The league's most productive player is now the highest-paid RB in NFL history," the program wrote on X.
In his final season with Texas, Robinson led the Big 12 with 1,580 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. He also recorded 314 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in his final collegiate campaign.
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The Falcons will open up their 2026 NFL regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
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