Falcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history with deal worth up to $75m
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The extension is worth up to $75m with incentives and includes $51m guaranteed. Robinson's average annual salary of $22.25m surpasses that of Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley, who averages $20.6m per year.
- ▪Bijan Robinson's new contract extension is worth up to $75m with incentives.
- ▪The extension includes $51m guaranteed and has a base value of $66.75m.
- ▪Robinson led the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage and scored 11 touchdowns last season.
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Bijan Robinson will be the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Photograph: Dale Zanine/USA Today SportsView image in fullscreenBijan Robinson will be the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Photograph: Dale Zanine/USA Today SportsNFLFalcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history with deal worth up to $75mTwo-time Pro Bowler expected to get $51m guaranteedAverage value surpasses that of Eagles’ Saquon BarkleyAgenciesTue 4 Aug 2026 15.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 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…
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