{
  "id": 38838,
  "title": "Kevin Stefanski: We all trust in the process of Bijan Robinson's contract negotiations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/kevin-stefanski-we-all-trust-in-the-process-of-bijan-robinsons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T10:35:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kevin-stefanski-trust-process-bijan-103518946.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed confidence in the process of running back Bijan Robinson's contract negotiations. Despite Robinson not fully participating in training camp, Stefanski remains unconcerned. When asked about his communications with Robinson, Stefanski declined to provide specifics, stating, \"We all trust in the process of what's going on.\" He clarified that he doesn't hold it against Robinson for choosing not to practice until he secures a contract he desires, emphasizing that \"The NFL, you understand different things come up via all sorts of things, and contracts obviously are a part of that.\" Stefanski added, \"It doesn't change relationships.\" It is expected that the Falcons and Robinson will reach a new agreement before the season begins, with Robinson observing practices until then.",
  "summary": "Kevin Stefanski, head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, expressed confidence in the ongoing contract negotiations between the team and running back Bijan Robinson, who is currently not fully participating in training camp. The coach declined to share specific details about his communications with Robinson but emphasized that the team is doing everything it can to reach an agreement. Stefanski reassured that Robinson's choice to not practice until a new contract is secured does not affect their relationship and that the NFL allows for such situations. He noted that the outcome is likely to be a new deal before the season starts, and until then, Robinson will be observing practices.",
  "key_points": [
    "Head coach Kevin Stefanski trusts contract negotiation process.",
    "Running back Bijan Robinson missed training camp.",
    "Coach emphasizes trust, not blame for Robinson's situation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/38838.png",
  "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."
}