Lions Sign Jahmyr Gibbs to Record-Breaking Running Back Deal
Jahmyr Gibbs agrees to a new three-year contract with the Detroit Lions, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
On August 7, 2026, the Detroit Lions reached an agreement with running back Jahmyr Gibbs on a three-year contract extension worth $67.5 million, potentially increasing to $75.75 million. The deal includes $51.5 million guaranteed, making Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history, according to NFL agents Todd France, Adam Schefter, and Ian Rapoport.
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