The Atlanta Falcons' front office cut it close, but they got the last major order of business done just before the start of the preseason next week. That would be the massive contract extension they gave to running back Bijan Robinson, with his new three-year, $66.75 million deal making him the league's highest paid player at his position.
After getting his fifth-year option picked up, Robinson still had two years left on his former contract when he signed the new deal - a rarity around the NFL even for a player of Robinson's caliber.
For his part, Bijan says he will never forget the faith the Falcons showed in him, per Josh Kendall at The Athletic.
"I think it's kind of rare to do a running back deal two years early, so for them to do that is something I will never forget," Robinson said. "It's a testament to the faith they have in me, and I think that's pretty cool."
Fellow players, fans and coaches have been sharing their reactions to the deal ever since - but Robinson told Kendall that the first person to text him congratulations was actor and Texas Longhorns superfan Matthew McConaughey.
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After getting his fifth-year option picked up, Robinson still had two years left on his former contract when he signed the new deal - a rarity around the NFL even for a player of Robinson's caliber.
For his part, Bijan says he will never forget the faith the Falcons showed in him, per Josh Kendall at The Athletic.
"I think it's kind of rare to do a running back deal two years early, so for them to do that is something I will never forget," Robinson said. "It's a testament to the faith they have in me, and I think that's pretty cool."
Fellow players, fans and coaches have been sharing their reactions to the deal ever since - but Robinson told Kendall that the first person to text him congratulations was actor and Texas Longhorns superfan Matthew McConaughey.
#year
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