Brian Robinson Jr. Signs with Falcons, Settles Backup Role

0:00On March 24, Brian Robinson Jr., the veteran running back, has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons worth up to $2.5 million, including incentives. This comes after he bounced from the Washington commanders to the San Francisco 49ers last year. In his final season with Washington, Robinson paired well with Austin Eccler, rushing for 799 yards and eight touchdowns as the team pushed to the NFC championship, but would just one year left on his rookie contract. The front office traded him to San Francisco for a sixth round pick to maximize value. Fans and analysts see this as Robinson settling into a reliable backup role, something he's handled before. He overcame early career setbacks, like a rough rookie summer, to prove he's solid between the tackles, even if he never became the star workhorse. Some expected. After this year with the 49ers, he backed up Christian McCaffrey, logging 92 carries for 400 yards and two scores.

1:01His free agent market stayed quiet until Atlanta called, filling the gap left by Tyler Alger. Now in the NFC South, Robinson will spell Bijan Robinson and handle short yardage work. If he delivers, it could open doors for more time with the Falcons down the line.