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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 details
Robinson 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.
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