Falcons Place Brian Robinson Jr. on Injured Reserve
Atlanta makes the roster move hours before facing the Bengals in Madrid, Spain.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
The Atlanta Falcons placed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on injured reserve. The former Alabama running back has a hamstring injury and will miss a minimum of four weeks.
Why it matters
Robinson has been out of action since leaving a Week 6 game early against the Bears with a lingering hamstring injury. The move removes a key contributor from the Falcons' backfield for at least a month.
Robinson has rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns this season before being sidelined. He is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with the hamstring injury.
The players
Brian Robinson Jr.
A former Alabama running back who has been the Falcons' rushing contributor this season before his hamstring injury.
The details
The Falcons announced the roster move just hours before their game against the Bengals, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in Madrid, Spain, and will be broadcast on NFL Network. Robinson left the Week 6 contest against the Bears early and has not played since.
Timeline
Week 6: Robinson left the game early against the Bears.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Falcons face the Bengals in Madrid, Spain, at 8:30 a.m.
Season Trajectory
Placing a starting-caliber running back on injured reserve forces the Falcons to rely on depth in the backfield for a stretch of the season. The move follows the standard NFL injured reserve process, which sets a minimum absence before a player can return.
With Robinson out for at least four weeks, Falcons fantasy managers will need to account for a change in the team's running back rotation. Replacement backs will likely see increased carries during the stretch.
The takeaway
Injuries are a routine part of the NFL season, and depth at running back often determines how a team weathers an extended absence. Fans tracking the Falcons should watch how the backfield rotation develops over the next month.
Further reading
Follow more Falcons roster and injury developments in our Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
