The Falcons and Lions are weighing whether to make running backs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs among the NFL's highest-paid players with record-setting extensions. According to The Athletic, both teams face a familiar strategic gamble: star running backs' second contracts have historically underperformed, as injuries and declining productivity often offset the guaranteed money. Teams must weigh immediate star power against long-term cap opportunity.

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