Bijan Robinson's Record Extension Alters Lions' Strategy for Gibbs

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - Bijan Robinson was drafted No. 8 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Heavy NFL - Jahmyr Gibbs was drafted No. 12 overall in the same draft class as Robinson.

atlantafalcons.com - Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter, Kevin Stefanski, Ian Cunningham

Heavy NFL - Jahmyr Gibbs, Dan Campbell

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Bijan Robinson's contract extension averages $22.25 million per year.

Heavy NFL - The contract includes a record $51 million guaranteed, with $37 million at signing.

Heavy NFL - Robinson's extension is worth up to $75 million, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Heavy NFL - Bijan Robinson's contract extension averages $22.25 million per year.

Pride Of Detroit - Jahmyr Gibbs has 675 rushes for 3,580 rushing yards, 39 rushing touchdowns, 181 catches for 1,449 receiving yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns through three seasons.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson earned First- and Second-Team All-Pro status and his second Pro Bowl nod after the previous season.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson's 6.3 yards per touch last year are tied with O.J. Simpson's 1975 season and Marshall Faulk's 2001 season as the fifth-best average in league history among players with at least 2,000 scrimmage yards in a single season.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson is responsible for more first downs than any NFL player since turning pro.

atlantafalcons.com - Bijan Robinson signed a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson is now the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

atlantafalcons.com - The contract includes a record $51 million guaranteed, with $37 million at signing.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson broke the Falcons' all-time scrimmage record with 2,298 total yards last season.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson's total scrimmage yards ranked first among all NFL players last season and is the 12th-highest single-season total in league history.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson gained 1,478 yards rushing and 820 yards receiving on 366 touches.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson's 6.3 yards per touch are tied for the fifth-best average in league history among players with at least 2,000 scrimmage yards in a single season.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson leads all NFL players with 5,648 scrimmage yards since entering the league.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson has gained 3,910 yards on the ground and 1,738 receiving yards, the most by any running back since 2023.

atlantafalcons.com - Robinson is responsible for 34 touchdowns, tied for ninth-most in the last three years.

Pro Football Network - Bijan Robinson's extension drew praise from Ryan Clark and the NFL community.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - Flowery Branch, Georgia, Atlanta Falcons Training Facility

Heavy NFL - Allen Park, Michigan, Detroit Lions Training Facility

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons picked up Robinson's fifth-year option in early April.

Heavy NFL - Jahmyr Gibbs is currently in a "hold-in" during training camp.

WHY:

Pride Of Detroit - Lions coach Dan Campbell stated that the extension for Robinson "certainly's not going to hurt" Gibbs' contract talks.

atlantafalcons.com - The extension was made to secure Robinson for the long term after his outstanding performance in the previous season, as he is considered one of the best players at his position and in the league.

atlantafalcons.com - The extension was made to secure Robinson for the long term after his outstanding performance in the previous season.

HOW:

FF Today - The contract was negotiated by Robinson's agent, Nicole Lynn, and the Falcons.

Bijan Robinson has secured a groundbreaking contract extension that averages $22.25 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history with a total value of up to $75 million. The deal includes a record $51 million guaranteed, with $37 million paid at signing, and was negotiated by Robinson's agent, Nicole Lynn, alongside the Falcons. Lions coach Dan Campbell remarked that this extension "certainly's not going to hurt" Jahmyr Gibbs' contract discussions.