Falcons Sign Brian Robinson Jr., Tyler Goodson for RB Depth

The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their running back depth on Thursday by signing veteran Brian Robinson Jr. to a one-year, $2.5 million contract and agreeing to terms with free agent Tyler Goodson on a one-year deal pending a physical, addressing the void left by Tyler Allgeier's departure to the Arizona Cardinals earlier in the 2026 offseason.

Robinson Jr., a 27-year-old unrestricted free agent, joins Atlanta as the primary backup to star tailback Bijan Robinson. The move fills a key gap after Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.25 million pact with Arizona, leaving the Falcons thin behind their All-Pro lead back. Robinson spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers as Christian McCaffrey's primary backup, appearing in all 17 games with 92 carries for 400 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. He added eight receptions for 25 yards and contributed 378 kick return yards on special teams.

Over four NFL seasons, Robinson has established himself as a durable, versatile contributor. Drafted by the Washington Commanders in the third round (No. 98 overall) out of Alabama in 2022, he overcame a gunshot wound suffered before his rookie year to earn Sports...