Bijan Robinson contract details: Falcons make star NFL's highest-paid RB with 3-year extension

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>After racking up nearly 2,300 scrimmage yards last season, Bijan Robinson has a real case to be the NFL's best running back entering 2026. He's now being paid like it.

>Robinson broke the bank early Tuesday morning, agreeing to a contract extension just a week after sitting out of practice in hopes of putting pressure on the Falcons to work out a new deal.

>The former No. 8 overall pick has yet to make a playoff appearance, but he was the focal point of Atlanta's offense with 1,478 rushing yards, 820 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns in 2025.

>Here are the full details of Robinson's new deal.

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Bijan Robinson contract detailsRobinson agreed to a three-year, $66.75 million contract extension worth as much as $75 million with incentives, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Robinson is receiving $51 million in guarantees.

>While that figure might not jump off the page because it's only a three-year deal, it's a new high-water mark for running backs. At $22.25 million per year, Robinson easily surpasses Saquon Barkley as the NFL's highest-paid running back.

>Robinson can afford to settle for three years, as he still has to play out this season on his rookie contract and the 2027 season on his fifth-year option before the extension kicks in for the 2028 campaign.

>The deal should allow Robinson to quickly return to practice with plenty of time to prepare for the start of the season.

>This story will be updated.