Everyone has been saying NFL star Bijan Robinson's name wrong for years as he's forced to clear up mistake

Fans have recently discovered the correct pronunciation of Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's first name, despite him being in the NFL for two seasons since 2023. For that time, fans widely pronounced it as "Bee-Jon."

Robinson himself clarified the proper pronunciation in an interview with NFL Network, stating: "Alright. How you pronounce my name is 'Buh-Zhon', for everybody that’s out there. I know a lot of people say 'Bee-Jon', but it’s 'Buh-Zhon'." This revelation surprised fans, as Robinson had even played on the common mispronunciation by launching a gourmet mustard brand called "Bijan Mustardson."

The correction caused a significant reaction among fans on social media. Many expressed disbelief at having been wrong the whole time, with comments ranging from apologies ("My apologies. Have a great season") to acknowledgments that everyone needed to adjust ("Everyone needs to fix how they’ve been saying this… including myself"). Some fans joked that Robinson waited two years to reveal the correct pronunciation specifically to promote his mustard brand ("He waited two years to tell everyone that just so he could sell mustard"). Broadcasters like Pat McAfee, Chrystal Stone, and Madelyn Burke also reacted to the video.

The article also notes Robinson's strong performance last season, earning praise from fellow running back Saquon Barkley, who called Robinson "definitely the next great one" and uniquely skilled at cutting: "But there's nobody who's able to cut like Bijan in the NFL. There's not."