Bijan Robinson Signs Historic $75M Deal, Sets New RB Standard

WHO:

Fox News - Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Matthew Bergeron, Jahmyr Gibbs

ESPN - Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, Jeremiyah Love, Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty

Fox News - Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, Jahmyr Gibbs, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Matthew Bergeron

ESPN - Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, Jeremiyah Love, Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty

Draft Sharks - Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

WHAT:

Fox News - Bijan Robinson's contract extension includes a base value of $66.75 million.

ESPN - Robinson's contract is based on an average annual value of $22.25 million, surpassing Saquon Barkley's $20.6 million.

ESPN - Robinson's 93-yard rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams was the longest in the NFL last season.

ESPN - Robinson has not missed a game in his three-year career, running for 976 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie.

ESPN - In 2024, Robinson ran for 1,456 yards and 14 touchdowns while catching 61 passes for 431 yards and one touchdown.

ESPN - Last season, Robinson ran for 1,478 yards with seven rushing touchdowns while catching 79 passes for 820 yards and four receiving touchdowns.

Fox News - The Falcons signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension and tight end Kyle Pitts to a three-year, $54 million contract extension in June.

Fox News - Bijan Robinson's contract extension includes a base value of $66.75 million.

ESPN - Robinson has 805 carries for 3,910 rushing yards and 198 catches for 1,738 receiving yards in his career, totaling 34 touchdowns.

ESPN - Robinson is now under contract with Atlanta through 2030.

Fox News - Bijan Robinson's contract includes $37 million guaranteed at signing.

ESPN - Robinson is the second running back in NFL history to be guaranteed more than $40 million, following rookie Jeremiyah Love.

ESPN - Robinson's 93-yard rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams was the longest in the NFL last season.

Fox News - The Falcons signed left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year, $96 million extension last week.

Fox News - Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension.

ESPN - The contract includes $51 million guaranteed and makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

ESPN - Robinson's contract is based on an average annual value of $22.25 million, surpassing Saquon Barkley's $20.6 million.

ESPN - Robinson led the NFL in scrimmage yards last season with 2,298 and was fourth in rushing yards with 1,478.

Draft Sharks - The contract carries a base value of $66 million.

WHERE:

Fox News - Atlanta, Georgia, at the Falcons' facility and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

ESPN - Atlanta, Georgia.

WHEN:

Fox News - The contract extension was agreed upon on a Tuesday.

ESPN - Robinson had been holding in since the first day of Falcons training camp practice last Wednesday.

ESPN - Robinson is now under contract with Atlanta through 2030.

WHY:

ESPN - The Falcons have been busy locking up young talent, including extensions for Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

Fox News - Robinson was "holding in" while waiting for a new contract.

ESPN - The Falcons have been busy locking up young talent, including extensions for Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

HOW:

ESPN - Robinson is expected to be a focal point for Atlanta this season under new coach Kevin Stefanski and new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.

ESPN - The deal was negotiated by Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports.

Bijan Robinson has secured a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons worth a base value of $66.75 million, making his average annual value $22.25 million, which surpasses Saquon Barkley's previous record. Last season, Robinson showcased his talent by rushing for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns, while also catching 79 passes for 820 yards and four receiving touchdowns, and he is expected to be a key player this season under new coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Additionally, the Falcons have made significant moves in their roster, signing wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million extension and tight end Kyle Pitts to a three-year, $54 million extension in June.