Jahmyr Gibbs signs record $67.5M extension with Detroit Lions
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs has signed a three-year contract extension worth $67.5 million with the Detroit Lions, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL. This deal follows Bijan Robinson's $66.75 million extension with the Atlanta Falcons, which briefly set the record for running backs. Gibbs’ contract includes $51.5 million guaranteed, the largest ever for a running back. The past week has seen significant movements in running back contracts, marking what some analysts describe as a historic moment for the position. Gibbs is expected to participate fully in training camp now that his financial future is secured.
- •Gibbs' new contract can reach up to $75.75 million.
- •He secured the largest guaranteed amount for a running back.
- •Contract negotiations accelerated after Robinson's deal was finalized.
- •Gibbs is expected to participate fully in Lions training camp.
- •Analysts are calling this week historic for NFL running backs.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — The highest-paid running backs in the NFL as Jahmyr Gibbs signs historic $67.5 million deal
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — 11 highest-paid NFL running backs after historic Jahmyr Gibbs contract
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Historic Week for RBs’ — NFL World Reacts to Jahmyr Gibbs’ Record-Setting $67.5M Extension With Lions
"Jahmyr Gibbs is set to become the highest-paid running back in NFL history having agreed to a new three-year deal worth up to $75.7m (£56.3m) with the Detroit Lions.
"First came Bijan Robinson’s record-setting $66. 75 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, resetting the market for running backs.
"Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ new $67. 5 million deal ranks him as one of the highest-paid RBs in the entire NFL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:01 AMThe highest-paid running backs in the NFL as Jahmyr Gibbs signs historic $67.5 million deal
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ new $67. 5 million deal ranks him as one of the highest-paid RBs in the entire NFL.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:42 AM11 highest-paid NFL running backs after historic Jahmyr Gibbs contract
The Detroit Lions star surpasses Bijan Robinson three days after his record-breaking deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:01 PM‘Historic Week for RBs’ — NFL World Reacts to Jahmyr Gibbs’ Record-Setting $67.5M Extension With Lions
First came Bijan Robinson’s record-setting $66. 75 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, resetting the market for running backs.
- Sky Sports—Gibbs' Lions deal makes him NFL's highest-paid running back ever
Jahmyr Gibbs is set to become the highest-paid running back in NFL history having agreed to a new three-year deal worth up to $75.7m (£56.3m) with the Detroit Lions.
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