{
  "id": 134609,
  "title": "Falcons Sign Bijan Robinson To Record-Breaking Extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/falcons-sign-bijan-robinson-to-record-breaking-extension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T15:23:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/falcons-sign-bijan-robinson-to-record-breaking-extension-12282294"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Atlanta Falcons have reached a record-breaking three-year contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal is reportedly worth up to $75 million with a guaranteed $51 million, and Robinson is set to earn $22.25 million per year after signing. This surpasses the previous record held by Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who was paid $20.6 million annually in 2025. Robinson, who was drafted by the Falcons in the 2023 NFL Draft as the No. 8 overall pick, had a standout season last year, leading the NFL in scrimmage yards and ranking fourth in rushing yards. He also scored a 93-yard touchdown, the longest in the league, and has consistently delivered impressive performances over his three seasons with the team.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}