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Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs discuss contract situations during offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:57 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs discuss contract situations during offseason
Summary

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs exchanged support regarding their contract negotiations during the offseason. Robinson recently signed a three-year extension with the Falcons, averaging $22.25 million per year, the highest for an NFL running back. Gibbs, still in talks with the Lions, expressed mutual encouragement about their respective situations. Robinson believes their parallel careers heighten the competitive spirit between them. The ongoing debate regarding their capabilities is anticipated to continue, regardless of the outcome of Gibbs's negotiations.

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  • •Robinson signed a three-year, $22.25 million extension with the Falcons.
  • •Gibbs is still negotiating a new contract with the Lions.
  • •Both players provided each other support during their contract pushes.
  • •Robinson sees the competition between them as a positive.
  • •The debate on which player is better is expected to persist.
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  • 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson: Jahmyr Gibbs and I told each other to hang in there
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Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs have been mentioned in conjunction with one another a lot this offseason and their contract pushes were also the subject of conversations between the two running backs.

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