Jahmyr Gibbs signs record contract, highlights NFL running back resurgence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
On August 7, 2026, Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year extension with the Lions worth up to $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. This follows Bijan Robinson’s recent deal with the Falcons for $75 million. The new contracts reflect a shift in the running back market, previously undervalued amid the league’s focus on passing. Jonathan Taylor also signed a two-year, $44 million deal with the Colts. The NFL's salary cap has reached a record $301.2 million, further impacting contract negotiations across positions.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs extends with Lions for up to $75.75 million.
- •Bijan Robinson's contract with Falcons was recently set at $75 million.
- •Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million deal with the Colts.
- •The NFL salary cap hit a record $301.2 million for the 2026 season.
- •Rising financial commitments to running backs may reshape league dynamics.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Money Suddenly Floods NFL’s Running Back Market
"The long-overlooked position gets a big jolt of new energy.
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