Falcons star credits Christian McCaffrey’s training for staying health
Bijan Robinson is six years younger than Christian McCaffrey but is learning a lot about how to keep his body healthy during the rigors of the NFL.
Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson led the NFL in scrimmage yards this past season with 2,298, leading to his first-ever first-team All-Pro nod and second-career Pro Bowl nod. Robinson proved himself one of the most elite and complete backs in the league, and now says he's in even better shape going into 2026. Why is Robinson so confident in himself now?
He credits his offseason workouts with San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey in California. In a conversation with Falcons' team reporter Tori McElhaney, Robinson said McCaffrey's approach to training and recovery has helped him realize his full potential. "That's a cool deal, man," Robinson said of working out with McCaffrey.
"We put in work, but we really do take care of our bodies. His regimen has been really good for me, especially last year and what I did throughout the season. It was a blessing that I stayed healthy throughout the whole season, but even when the season was over I felt great to play even more.
" McCaffrey proved in 2025 that he knows how to stay on the field even with a history of injuries. He didn't miss a game in 2025 despite not being able to play in most of the 2024 season with Achilles tendinitis and a late-season knee injury. McCaffrey, who led the NFL in touches this past season with 413, wasn't far behind Robinson's yardage total.