Falcons star RB Bijan Robinson makes cameo in Netflix series 'Outer Banks'

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has all the bona fides of a young, star NFL tailback. But what about his acting chops?

Robinson got to test them out — or show them off — in an appearance in Season 4 of the Netflix series Outer Banks. Robinson appeared in one episode, as a character named “Warrick,” according to his IMDb page.

And fans of the show and the NFL were quick to notice his appearance.

Oh hello Bijan Robinson in Outer Banks pic.twitter.com/IK1WqoTdyg

— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) October 10, 2024

Robinson has long wanted to try out acting, something that he recounted earlier in 2024 in an ESPN story. He has yet to specifically comment on his cameo hitting screens as he and his teammates are approaching a divisional game against the Carolina Panthers this weekend.

And with Robinson’s appearance in the show very much public, others in the cast shared some behind-the-scenes snippets of their work together.

What I did last summer right before the actor’s strike. Working on Outer Banks with ATL star running back @bijan_robinson. OBX #Pirates pic.twitter.com/dSsk3W2Jxu

— Paul Rossi – Actor (@Shipwreck6669) September 23, 2024

Robinson is in his second NFL season, and he’s got 285 rushing yards and a touchdown in five games as the Falcons are 3-2.

Another NFL star is getting a TV career going

Cam Newton is the latest addition to the cast at ESPN.

ESPN has announced their hiring of Newton as a regular guest on ‘First Take’. The Hollywood Reporter had reported it earlier in the morning on Thursday. This comes a few days after the show announced that Newton would appear with them when they’re on-site to end this week at Tennessee State University.

“Cam Newton’s addition to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities,” said David Roberts, Executive VP at ESPN, in the report. “His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, will create compelling, must-watch television for fans.”

“I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN,” added Newton himself. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.”

ESPN has shuffled much of their talent lineup around in all aspects over the course of the last year. That includes ‘First Take’, a leading program on the network, with the additions of Shannon Sharpe and Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo among others now alongside Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim.

Newton hasn’t officially retired from the game of football. However, he hasn’t played in the NFL since 2021.