Falcons add RB Robinson Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons added running back Brian Robinson Jr. on a $2.5M deal to bolster backfield depth, according to recent reporting (timesofindia.indiatimes.com). Social AFL/free‑agency threads framed the signing explicitly as a depth move to round out the roster ahead of spring evaluations (x.com).
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Jordan Schultz and CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz were among the first insiders to report Atlanta’s agreement from Tuesday. (nfl.com: thescore.com: ) Robinson spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers, totaling 92 carries for 400 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns across 17 regular‑season games. (espn.com: ) Across his first four NFL seasons Robinson has accumulated 2,729 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns, and he also has 73 receptions for 612 receiving yards and five receiving TDs. (espn.com: ) Robinson entered the league as a third‑round selection (No. 98 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Alabama. (pro-football-reference.com: ) Atlanta’s backfield was reshaped in free agency when Tyler Allgeier departed earlier this month to sign a two‑year, $12.25 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. (espn.com: ) Bijan Robinson was named a first‑team All‑Pro for the 2025 season, leaving Atlanta with a clear lead back and prompting the team to add a veteran complementary option behind him. (nfl.com: ) Local beat writers and national outlets characterized Robinson Jr. as a physical, complementary inside runner who will compete for a secondary role during Atlanta’s spring roster evaluations. (thefalconswire.usatoday.com: usatoday.com: )
