Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs discusses stressful contract negotiations
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs spoke about the challenges of negotiating his new contract at a press conference on August 7, following a successful hold-in that caused him to miss the first six practices of training camp. He signed a three-year extension making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, with an average value of $22.5 million per year. Gibbs expressed relief at returning to football and emphasized the importance of advocating for better contracts for future running backs. He acknowledged support from fellow players during the negotiation process and stated his primary goal is to win a Super Bowl with the Lions.
- •Gibbs signed a contract extension through the 2030 season.
- •His average annual value is $22.5 million, a record for running backs.
- •Gibbs missed the first six practices of training camp during negotiations.
- •He received encouragement from other high-profile running backs.
- •Gibbs aims to win a Super Bowl with the Lions.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs Reveals Pain Behind Massive Lions Extension
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: Contract talks were ‘extremely stressful’
"Jahmyr Gibbs finally has his record-setting contract, but the process was anything but easy. The Lions star admitted negotiations were “extremely stressful” and revealed what he wants more than the money.
"Jahmyr Gibbs talked about the pain of the negotiation process for his new contract
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:16 PMJahmyr Gibbs Reveals Pain Behind Massive Lions Extension
Jahmyr Gibbs finally has his record-setting contract, but the process was anything but easy. The Lions star admitted negotiations were “extremely stressful” and revealed what he wants more than the money.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:55 PMLions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: Contract talks were ‘extremely stressful’
Jahmyr Gibbs talked about the pain of the negotiation process for his new contract
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