Bijan Robinson's new contract with the Atlanta Falcons includes $51 million in guaranteed money—the largest guarantee ever given to a running back in NFL history. The three-year extension carries a maximum value of $75 million.
The deal makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in the league and resets the market for the position. Prior discussions around top running back extensions had pointed toward $25 million annually.
Robinson had been holding in during training camp, seeking a larger payday. The extension resolves that hold-in.
Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs has also been holding in for a bigger contract. Robinson's terms will influence those negotiations.
Atlanta has made other significant investments in its offensive unit. The Falcons recently signed Matthew Bergeron as the NFL's highest-paid guard, reflecting a broader strategy to secure top talent at key positions.
