Raheem Morris Gives Positive Injury Update For Texas Ex Bijan Robinson

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris gave an injury update for star running back and Texas Longhorns ex Bijan Robinson.

Evan Vieth | May 22, 2024

Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) shreds the jersey of Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) on a run during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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After speaking with the media, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has hopes that former Longhorn Bijan Robinson will be fully healthy for mandatory minicamp in June

Robinson has been battling an ankle injury throughout the offseason that has left him sidelined from organized team activities, or OTA’s, in May.

"When we get to training camp I'd love to see him rolling," Morris said about the second year runningback.

Robinson will prove to be a pivotal returner in a brand new Falcons offense. The Texas Ex rushed for 976 yards as a rookie, totaling 1463 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. The Falcons’ offense saw some major upgrades, bringing in veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and hiring Morris.

Morris, a first-time head coach, brought alongside him Zac Robinson, an assistant of Rams head coach Sean McVay, with him to Atlanta to become the offensive coordinator for Cousins, Robinson and co.

May 10, 2024; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris shown on the field during Rookie Minicamp at the Falcons Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Mandatory minicamps will begin on June 10th, and Robinson is expected to be able to move freely on the field. After a three-day minicamp, the Falcons will be able to rest until training camp at the end of July, where Robinson should be 100% ready to go for his sophomore season.

Published May 22, 2024

EVAN VIETH

"Evan Vieth is a contributor covering the Texas Longhorns for Sports Illustrated and a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin, studying journalism and sports media. Since joining SI and On SI in May of 2024, Evan has dedicated his efforts to providing in-depth coverage of Texas athletics. He also serves as the sports editor for The Daily Texan, where his commitment to Texas Sports began in 2021. In addition to his work with SI and The Daily Texan, Evan has written for On SI, The Texan, and Dave Campbell's Texas Football. He created his own Texas Sports podcast, The 40 Yard Line, during his time at UT Austin. His reporting has taken him to locations like Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and The Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Originally from Washington, DC, Evan has been surrounded by sports his entire life, playing baseball and soccer and writing sports stories since high school. Follow him on Twitter @evanvieth or contact him via email at evanvieth@utexas.edu."