Falcons Exercise Bijan Robinson's Fifth-Year Option

The Atlanta Falcons have committed to keeping their star running back under contract through the 2027 season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form representing the dynamic athleticism of the player.The Falcons' decision to lock up star running back Bijan Robinson for the long haul reflects his growing importance to the team's offensive identity.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Falcons have exercised the fifth-year option on running back Bijan Robinson's rookie contract, locking him up through the 2027 season. Robinson is coming off a stellar 2025 campaign where he led the league in yards from scrimmage and established himself as one of the NFL's premier offensive talents.

Why it matters

Exercising Robinson's fifth-year option is a clear sign that the Falcons view him as a cornerstone of their franchise. As one of the most productive young running backs in the league, retaining Robinson long-term is crucial for the Falcons' offensive success and their hopes of contending in the NFC.

The details

Robinson was drafted 8th overall by the Falcons in 2023 and has been a dominant force in his first three NFL seasons. In 2025, he led the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage, rushing for 1,478 yards and 7 touchdowns while also catching 79 passes for 820 yards. The Falcons will now have the 24-year-old under contract through the 2027 season, with Robinson set to make $11.3 million in the fifth-year option.

  • The Falcons exercised Bijan Robinson's fifth-year option on April 10, 2026.
  • Robinson is coming off a stellar 2025 season where he led the league in yards from scrimmage.

The players

Bijan Robinson

A star running back for the Atlanta Falcons who was drafted 8th overall in 2023. In 2025, he led the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage and was named to the Pro Bowl for the second time in his career.

Atlanta Falcons

The NFL franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia that drafted Bijan Robinson and has now exercised his fifth-year option to keep him under contract through the 2027 season.

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What they’re saying

“Like I say every year, I am just trying to be better than the last year, in all aspects of my game. My leadership, my faith, everything, who I am as a person. I am just trying to be a lot better than I was the year before, even when it comes to my goals on the field, off the field.”

— Bijan Robinson, Running Back

“Last year was a cool year, but this year I want to be even better in all aspects.”

— Bijan Robinson, Running Back

What’s next

The Falcons will now look to sign Bijan Robinson to a long-term contract extension, locking up their star running back for the foreseeable future.

The takeaway

By exercising Bijan Robinson's fifth-year option, the Atlanta Falcons have made a clear commitment to building their offense around one of the NFL's most dynamic young playmakers. Retaining Robinson long-term is crucial for the Falcons' hopes of contending in the NFC in the coming years.