It was only days ago that the Atlanta Falcons re-signed running back Bijan Robinson to a three-year, $75 million contract, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. However, his status lasted only a few days.
Minutes ago, the Detroit Lions announced that they’ve locked up running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a three-year contract worth up to $75.75 million, officially making him the highest paid running back in the NFL.
The news was confirmed by NFL Insider Adam Schefter, who reported the following:
“Last but hardly least: Three-time Pro-Bowl selection Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions reached agreement today on a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed, now making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back, confirmed by his @AthletesFirst agent Todd France (Toddfrance_ on IG),” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Will Soon Join His Teammates In Full Practice
Gibbs has been present at the Lions Performance Center in Allen Park for Training Camp, but had yet to participate in drills with the rest of his teammates.
Now that he’s got his contract officially taken care of, it won’t be long before Gibbs returns to action.
Head coach Dan Campbell recently stated that the club is looking forward to having him back in the swing of things, noting that his eventual extension was going to get done when it gets done.
“I think it certainly’s not going to hurt,” Campbell said. “It’s not going to hurt, but we’ll see. I’m anxious to get Gibbs back out there. Every day that goes by, that’s another day that you feel like you miss with him and getting him out there with the guys and him doing his part. But, there again, it’ll get done when it gets done.”
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