FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season that makes the fourth-year player the NFL’s highest-paid running back.
Robinson reposted the NFL’s Instagram post detailing the extension on Tuesday morning, writing “God this is for you! Blessings. Love this team and this city!”
The extension is worth up to $75 million with incentives, with $51 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because terms weren’t announced.
The base value of $66.75 million gives Robinson a $22.25 million average per year that makes him the league’s top-paid running back. Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley’s average is $20.6 million.
“Obviously very excited for him, excited for us,” Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday.