Multiple outlets report that the Atlanta Falcons and running back Bijan Robinson have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal is widely described as worth up to $75 million, with figures cited that include $51 million guaranteed and about $37 million paid as a signing bonus. Coverage also states the extension keeps Robinson under contract through the 2030 season and elevates him above other notable top-paid backs such as Saquon Barkley, based on average annual value comparisons mentioned by some reports.
Yahoo Sports adds a human-interest detail: Robinson says actor Matthew McConaughey was “first one” to text him after the contract news broke, along with the general announcement that Robinson became the NFL’s top-paid running back. The Guardian further notes Robinson reposted an NFL Instagram post about the extension and included a personal message of thanks.
Overall, the reports converge on the same core points: a Falcons extension, a top-of-market pay level, and a high-profile response from Robinson and others following the announcement.
