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Bijan Robinson Skips Drills as Contract Talks Stay Active

A record extension for Robinson could reset running back pay across the NFL.

Overview

  • Robinson has attended Falcons camp but is not taking part in on-field drills as leverage in contract talks.
  • Multiple reports say negotiations between Robinson and Atlanta are active and that his eventual deal is expected to reset the running back market.
  • Robinson remains under his rookie contract with two years left and a roughly $6.9 million cap hit for the upcoming season.
  • The Falcons recently signed left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year, $96 million extension with $60 million guaranteed, showing the franchise's willingness to pay premium contracts.
  • The team faces mounting calendar pressure as it moves toward full-contact practices and the regular-season opener, pushing both sides to try to reach a deal soon.