Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Weighs In on Bijan Robinson's Contract Standoff
Summary
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has not practiced for three days during training camp due to a contract dispute with the team. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team trusts the negotiation process and will continue to focus on coaching.Key Facts
- Bijan Robinson missed three straight days of Falcons training camp because of a contract disagreement.
- The Falcons picked up Robinson's fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2027.
- Robinson wants a higher salary after becoming one of the NFL’s best running backs last season.
- He is in a contract hold-in, attending camp but not practicing to avoid fines.
- Robinson was the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- In his first two seasons, Robinson has improved significantly, rushing for 1,478 yards and leading the NFL in total yards from scrimmage last year.
- He set a Falcons single-season record with 2,298 total scrimmage yards.
- The team expects to reach a new contract agreement before the 2026 season, likely making Robinson the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
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