There’s a new highest-paid running back in the NFL, and his name is “Bijan Robinson.”
Robinson has signed a three-year, $75 million extension with the Atlanta Falcons, NFL Media reported on Tuesday morning. The contract will begin in 2028, with the $25 million average annual value and $51 million guaranteed each being an NFL record for a running back. Atlanta presumably hinted at the extension by posting a picture to X of Robinson smiling.
Saquon Barkley held the previous running back salary record, as he signed a two-year, $41.2 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025 ($20.6 million AAV).
Robinson, a Pro Bowler in each of the…
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