Jahmyr Gibbs signs extension close to Jeremiyah Love's record guarantees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs has finalized a three-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions worth $67.5 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed. This puts him in close proximity to the record set by Jeremiyah Love, whose contract contains $53 million in guarantees. Gibbs' deal follows substantial contracts signed by fellow running backs Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson, aimed at resetting the market for the position. As more teams negotiate extensions, the focus turns to which player will surpass Love's guarantee record.
- •Gibbs' extension totals $67.5 million over three years.
- •He has $51.5 million guaranteed in his contract.
- •Jeremiyah Love's contract holds the current record at $53 million guaranteed.
- •Other notable extensions include Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson.
- •Further negotiations may aim to set new guarantee records.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs contract: RB contracts close to beating Jeremiyah Love's guarantees
"Jeremiyah Love has $53 million in guarantees. Jahmyr Gibbs is now close at $51.5 million.
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