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NFL insider reveals contract terms for Falcons RB Brian Robinson Jr.

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Falcons RB Brian Robinson is signing a 1-year, $2.5 million contract, per NFL Network

Despite having limited salary cap space, the Atlanta Falcons have made the most of NFL free agency thus far. The team added two more veteran free agents on Tuesday afternoon, agreeing to terms with running back Brian Robinson Jr. and quarterback Trevor Siemian.

Robinson will serve as the Falcons' new No. 2 running back this season, replacing former fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier as the backup to Bijan Robinson. According to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport , Robinson is signing a one-year, $2.

5 million contract. Allgeier signed a two-year, $12. 25 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals during the opening week of NFL free agency.

The former 1,000-yard rusher has a chance to start for the Cardinals this season. While Allgeier is set to earn over $6 million per year in Arizona, Robinson will make less than $3 million. Falcons sign Brian Robinson Jr.