It’s been a busy 24 hours for the Atlanta Falcons, who officially named Matt Ryan the team’s new president of football on Saturday morning. While fans were excited about Ryan taking on a front-office role, his hiring overshadowed the Falcons’ four-time Associated Press NFL All-Pro selection.
Running back Bijan Robinson was named a first-team All-Pro after an incredible season in 2025. Robinson rushed for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns and had 78 catches for 820 yards and four more scores. The third-year running back has been the centerpiece of the Falcons offense this season.
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Three of Robinson’s teammates were named to the 2025 All-Pro second team. Tight end Kyle Pitts, right guard Chris Lindstrom and safety Jesse Bates earned second-team honors on Saturday.
Pitts, who will be a free agent in a few months, had 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns. This is Pitts’ best season since his rookie year in 2021.
Lindstrom has been a steady presence on the team’s offensive line since being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The veteran linebacker has started all 17 games this season and continues to be dominant as a runner.
Bates also played in all 17 games, recording 98 tackles (57 solo), three interceptions and one pick-six. The playmaking safety has been a welcome addition to Atlanta’s secondary over the past three seasons. His presence has aided the development of rookie safety Xavier Watts.
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This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts named to All-Pro team