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Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs face upcoming contract negotiations in NFL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs face upcoming contract negotiations in NFL

Summary

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, are set to enter negotiations for contract extensions. Both running backs have demonstrated elite performance, with Robinson leading the NFL in scrimmage yards last season and Gibbs emerging as a workhorse for the Lions. Robinson's current contract is worth $21.96 million, while Gibbs's sits at $17.845 million. The market for running backs is evolving, and both players could command substantial new deals based on their production and team needs moving forward.

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•Bijan Robinson has 2,298 scrimmage yards last season, the most in the NFL.
•Jahmyr Gibbs saw an increase in touches from his rookie to third season.
•Robinson may become the first running back with a $25 million per season deal.
•Both players are under contract through 2026, with options for 2027.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs contract projections: Which 2023 first-round RB should get more in new deal?

What they're saying

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Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs have become two of the league's elite all-around running backs after being picked early in the 2023 draft. Here's how much they can earn resetting the value of the position with their post-rookie contracts.
— Yahoo Sports

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