Falcons sign running back Bijan Robinson to five-year contract
Atlanta reached a five-year agreement with Bijan Robinson that guarantees $37.6 million over the first three years and includes multiple performance incentives.
Atlanta announced a new five-year contract with running back Bijan Robinson that will keep the player with the Falcons through the 2030 season. The deal features a $15 million signing bonus and fully guaranteed salaries for the first three years, totaling $37.567 million. In 2026, Robinson will receive a $2.559 million roster bonus and a $1.145 million base salary, both guaranteed. The 2027 option includes a $7.063 million bonus and a $1.26 million base salary, also fully guaranteed. For 2028, the contract provides a $250,000 offseason workout bonus and a $10.25 million base salary, both guaranteed. The 2029 base salary is $21.75 million, with $13.5 million guaranteed for injury at signing; portions become fully guaranteed in March 2028 and March 2029. The 2030 base salary is set at $21 million, with a $1 million roster bonus and a $250,000 workout bonus.
Performance escalators add up to $4.125 million for the 2029 and 2030 seasons. Robinson can earn $562,500 per year (2029) and $421,875 per year (2030) for achieving at least 800 receiving yards, with additional amounts if the team reaches the divisional round. An extra $750,000 is payable for winning the MVP award. The contract’s average annual value is $22.25 million, and the total value at signing is calculated at $16.36 million per year.
"The first three years of the contract are fully guaranteed at signing, at $37.567 million in total payouts," a source familiar with the agreement said.