Kevin Stefanski makes it clear Falcons weren't trading Bijan Robinson

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Kevin Stefanski makes it clear Falcons had zero interest in trading Bijan Robinson after Giants reportedly called about RB before deadline

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Nov 11, 2026 4:56 PM ET

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson wasn't considered a trade candidate. That didn't stop one team from inquiring about him before Tuesday's deadline.

The New York Giants reportedly called on Robinson after their trade talks for Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor fizzled. New York already has second-year RB Cam Skattebo, but he has been battling a hamstring problem and fumblitis (four fumbles, one lost).

It must have been a short phone call. Head coach Kevin Stefanski made it clear the Falcons never entertained trading Robinson.

Kevin Stefanski reacts to Bijan Robinson trade rumor

Asked Wednesday about the report and whether there was any chance the Falcons would've traded him, Stefanski said, "No."

Kevin Stefanski, asked about the reports of the Giants checking on Bijan Robinson & whether there was any possibility he'd be moved.

"No."
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) November 11, 2026

The Falcons would've acquired multiple draft picks in a trade package including Robinson. However, even with the newfound draft capital, Atlanta would be hard-pressed to replace the star RB.

Since entering the NFL in 2023, Robinson leads the league in scrimmage yards (6,778, 4,790 rushing and 1,988 receiving) and ranks eighth in touchdowns (40, 30 rushing and 10 receiving).

Entering Week 10, he ranks second in the NFL in scrimmage yards (1,130, 880 rushing and 250 receiving). The Falcons (3-6) have gone 2-1 when Robinson rushes for 100 yards or more. Atlanta hopes he hits or surpasses that number when it hosts the 6-2 Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday (CBS, 1 p.m. ET).

Atlanta signed Robinson to a three-year, $66.75M extension this offseason, making him the second-highest-paid RB in the NFL behind Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions), via Over the Cap. He's clearly deserving. Without him, the Falcons can't win games. With that in mind, their fans shouldn't worry about him leaving "The ATL" anytime soon.

Clark Dalton

Clark Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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