The Atlanta Falcons have officially exercised the fifth-year option on star running back Bijan Robinson, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN. The move ensures that the dynamic playmaker will remain under team control through the 2027 NFL season.
Robinson, who was selected No. 8 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has quickly become the centerpiece of the Falcons' offense. As a first-round selection, his contract included a team option for a fifth year, which Atlanta has chosen to trigger to solidify their long-term plans in the backfield. Since entering the league, the former Texas standout has lived up to his draft pedigree, providing a versatile threat as both a runner and a receiver.
By exercising this option, the Falcons lock in a key piece of their young core as they continue to navigate their current roster build. The fifth-year option provides the team with cost-controlled stability for one of the league's most productive young backs.
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