Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is locked up through 2030 after agreeing to a 3-year extension

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season.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!”According to Spotrac.com, the extension is worth up to $75 million, with $51 million guaranteed.NFL Network and ESPN first reported the extension. Robinson’s agent, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, posted on X on Tuesday morning “Anyone have a brinks truck?” while the Falcons posted a photo of a smiling Robinson.The deal with Robinson continued the Falcons’ trend of locking up foundation players on their offense.On Saturday, the Falcons announced signing left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension. The team gave new contracts to wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts in the offseason.

The new deal comes after Robinson spent the first week of training camp, including Monday’s first day in pads, as a spectator. He attended the practices but did not participate in an apparent contract “hold-in” as he seeks a new deal.A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked Robinson the league’s top running back in a preseason poll.