Published • loading... • Updated
Falcons Bolster Running Back Position by Signing Brian Robinson Jr. and Tyler Goodson
The Falcons signed Brian Robinson Jr. and Tyler Goodson to replace Tyler Allgeier and strengthen running back depth behind All-Pro Bijan Robinson for 2026.
- On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons signed running back Brian Robinson Jr. to a one-year deal and Tyler Goodson, addressing critical depth for the 2026 season.
- Atlanta needed depth after losing former backup Tyler Allgeier to Arizona, turning to Robinson, a third-round pick by Washington Commanders who rushed for 400 yards with two touchdowns for San Francisco last season.
- Robinson started 37 games in three seasons with Washington, rushing for more than 700 yards each season and recording 73 career receptions for 612 yards; Goodson, a former Hawkeye from Suwanee, Georgia, earned All-Big Ten honors and has accounted for 54 carries for 264 yards and one touchdown in his NFL career.
- Behind All-Pro Bijan Robinson, the new signings join Nate Carter and Carlos Washington in competing for roster spots, with Carter having appeared in seven games after winning the third running back job during training camp.
- With these signings, the Falcons have secured stable running back depth for 2026, positioning Robinson as the favorite for second-team duties while Goodson brings four seasons of professional experience despite mostly playing on practice squads.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Falcons Hosting RB Tyler Goodson For Free Agent Visit
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Falcons are hosting former Colts RB Tyler Goodson for a free agent visit on Thursday. Wilson adds Goodson is expected to sign a one-year deal with Atlanta pending physical. Goodson, 25, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa following the 2023 draft. He bounced on and off Green Bay’s practice squad before being waived with an injury designation in September. He quickly caught…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
L 45%
C 44%
11%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
