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Jahmyr Gibbs signs deal but Jeremiyah Love retains guaranteed money record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:44 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs signs deal but Jeremiyah Love retains guaranteed money record

Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs has signed a three-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions worth $67.5 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed. However, this deal does not surpass the $53 million in guaranteed money held by Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love. Love, selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, signed a four-year contract with the Cardinals that is entirely guaranteed. The Cardinals aim for Love to be a key player during their rebuild, hoping he will make an immediate impact similar to Gibbs.

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•Gibbs' deal makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
•Love holds the record for guaranteed money at $53 million.
•Gibbs' contract includes $51.5 million guaranteed, below Love's total.
•Cardinals selected Love to enhance their offensive performance.
•Love's impact is critical for the Cardinals' rebuilding efforts.

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1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love Still Holds $53 Million Record After Jahmyr Gibbs’ Deal

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Jahmyr Gibbs may have signed a record-breaking contract extension with the Detroit Lions, but he didn't surpass Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love in this important category. The post Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love Still Holds $53 Million Record After Jahmyr Gibbs’ Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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