Falcons Sign RB Brian Robinson Jr. to 1-Year Deal

The former 49ers running back joins Atlanta's backfield.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:55am by Ben Kaplan

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The Atlanta Falcons have signed running back Brian Robinson Jr. to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, according to an NFL Network report. Robinson, who turned 27 on Sunday, spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers, rushing for 400 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries. He also caught eight passes for 25 yards and returned 13 kickoffs. Robinson joins a Falcons backfield that includes two-time Pro Bowler Bijan Robinson and second-year player Nathan Carter.

Why it matters

The Falcons are looking to bolster their running game after losing Tyler Allgeier to the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Brian Robinson Jr. provides experienced depth and special teams contributions as the team aims to improve on a 7-9 record from the 2025 season.

The details

The Falcons acquired Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders last August for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. In his four-year career, Robinson has rushed for 2,729 yards and 17 touchdowns, while also catching 73 passes for 612 yards and five scores.

  • Robinson turned 27 years old on Sunday, March 24, 2026.
  • The Falcons signed Robinson to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Brian Robinson Jr.

A 27-year-old running back who spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers, rushing for 400 yards and two touchdowns.

Bijan Robinson

The Falcons' two-time Pro Bowl running back and 2025 first-team All-Pro.

Nathan Carter

A second-year running back for the Falcons.

Tyler Allgeier

The former Falcons running back who signed with the Arizona Cardinals earlier this month.

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The takeaway

The Falcons are bolstering their running back depth by signing the experienced Brian Robinson Jr. to a one-year deal, as they look to improve on their 7-9 record from the 2025 season and compete in the NFC South.