"Robinson is expected to break into the upper echelon of the running back market on a long-term deal, surpassing Derrick Henry's $15MM AAV and approaching Christian McCaffrey's $19MM AAV."
"Robinson should receive more than fellow 2023 first-rounder Gibbs, having outperformed him in rushing and receiving yards since their drafts, despite Gibbs having more touchdowns."
"The Falcons have yet to finalize a long-term extension with 2022 first-round pick, which could affect the timing of Robinson's contract negotiations."
"Expect to see another significant bump in the running back market within the next year, especially with Colts running back due for a raise as he enters the final year of his $14MM per year contract."
The Falcons have exercised Robinson's fifth-year option at $11.3MM, with expectations for a multi-year extension at a higher annual rate. He is projected to exceed Derrick Henry's $15MM AAV and may approach or surpass Christian McCaffrey's $19MM AAV, potentially becoming the highest-paid running back ahead of Saquon Barkley. Robinson has outperformed fellow 2023 first-rounder Gibbs in rushing and receiving yards. The timing of contract negotiations remains uncertain, especially with other key players also needing extensions.
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