Agrees to three-year extension
Robinson and the Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Per Schefter, Robinson's three-year pact includes $51 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. With a new deal in place, the 2023 first-rounder, who hadn't been participating in training camp practices, is slated to rejoin his teammates on the field, where he'll reclaim his role as the clear-cut top option in an Atlanta backfield that also includes Brian Robinson, Tyler Goodson, Nathan Carter and Cash Jones. With Robinson's contract situation settled, attention now turns to fellow elite fantasy back Jahmyr Gibbs, who has been a training camp hold-in as he seeks an extension with the Lions.
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Tua Tagovailoa
Resumes 11-on-11 work
Tagovailoa (back) returned to 11-on-11 drills Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Preseason usage TBD
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Atlanta's starters will likely see action in the team's first and third preseason games, but it remains to be seen whether Penix (knee) will be ready to take the field by then, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Full return TBD
Tagovailoa (back) did not take part in team drills Friday due to a "precautionary thing" related to back tightness and said he is unsure when he will be fully cleared for on-field activities, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
Jahan Dotson
Working as starter
Dotson is playing with Atlanta's first-team offense at training camp, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Doing individual drills
Tagovailoa (back) is doing individual drills at Thursday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Drake London
Healthy for start of camp
London (undisclosed) practiced Wednesday, The Eastern Herald reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Still weeks away?
Penix (ACL) said Wednesday that when speaking with doctors last week, he was told he was still one month removed from recovery, D. Orlando Ledbetter of BowTieSports.com reports.
Bijan Robinson
Not practicing amid contract talks
Robinson did not participate in Wednesday's training camp practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Cooper Rush
Signs with Falcons
Rush signed a contract with Atlanta on Wednesday.
Tua Tagovailoa
Dealing with back tightness
Tagovailoa is dealing with a tight back, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.