Jonathan Taylor Reacts to Bijan Robinson's Historic $75M Contract in Video Amid Colts Talks

Jonathan Taylor is ready to go check in with his agent after the Atlanta Falcons reportedly made Bijan Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

"Hopefully, I gotta go talk to my agent, too," the Indianapolis Colts playmaker told reporters Tuesday. "… I have faith, so I'm gonna tap in and check in with him, now that you guys broke the news to me."

Taylor was responding to the news that the Falcons and Robinson agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million with $51 million guaranteed that made him the highest-paid running back in league history, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The development came with Taylor's contract also under the spotlight, as he is set to make just under $12 million in base salary in 2026 in the final year of his current deal.

Notably, he told reporters in June, "I'd love to be a Colt for life" and wanted the clarity that comes with a new deal before the 2026 campaign starts. However, the team and running back are on a deadline if that is going to happen, as Indianapolis starts the new season on Sept. 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Taylor has established himself as a star in Indianapolis ever since the AFC South team selected him with a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

He has four seasons with more than 1,100 rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns, including when he was an All-Pro First-Team selection in 2021 and led the league in carries (332), rushing yards (1,811) and rushing touchdowns (18).

The three-time Pro Bowler also led the league in carries (323) and rushing touchdowns (18) this past season and remains on the short list of the best running backs in the NFL.

While he is 27 years old compared to the 24-year-old Robinson, Taylor hasn't shown signs of dropping off and figures to remain among the NFL's best in the immediate future. He may not get the same deal as his younger counterpart, but he now has a new benchmark to bring up during negotiations.