Jahmyr Gibbs Secures Historic $67.5M Deal as Lions RB
WHO:
Daily Mail Sports - Jahmyr Gibbs signed a new three-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, worth $75.75 million, of which $51.5 million is fully guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' contract extension totals $84.976 million over five years when combined with his existing contract, averaging $16.99 million per year.
Heavy NFL - Amon-Ra St. Brown sent a message of support to Jahmyr Gibbs after his contract extension, using only emojis to express his reaction.
Heavy NFL - David Montgomery, a former teammate of Gibbs, congratulated him on Instagram, stating, “Proud of you my dawg.”
Detroit Free Press - Richard Haddad has been named the new president and CEO of the Detroit Lions, joining the organization from the Pistons.
Detroit Free Press - Jahmyr Gibbs is now the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
NFL.com - Jonathan Taylor signed a contract with an annual salary of $22 million on the same day as Gibbs' extension.
NBC Sports - Jahmyr Gibbs participated in practice for the first time since training camp started last month.
Sportskeeda - Jahmyr Gibbs, running back for the Detroit Lions.
Fox News Sports - Detroit Lions fans.
Daily Mail Sports - Bijan Robinson, running back for the Atlanta Falcons.
WHAT:
NFL.com - Gibbs' deal averages $22.5 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
Detroit Free Press - The Detroit Lions have now surpassed $1 billion in total extensions handed out to players.
Daily Mail Sports - Jahmyr Gibbs signed a new three-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, worth $75.75 million, of which $51.5 million is fully guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' contract extension totals $84.976 million over five years when combined with his existing contract, averaging $16.99 million per year.
Pro Football Network - The deal carries the highest per-year average for a running back at $22.5 million, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
NBC Sports - Jahmyr Gibbs' contract extension is officially a three-year deal worth $67.5 million, with a total potential value of $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' deal averages $22.5 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
Detroit Free Press - The Detroit Lions have now surpassed $1 billion in total extensions handed out to players.
NBC Sports - Gibbs' contract extension is officially a three-year deal worth $67.5 million, with a total potential value of $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' deal averages $22.5 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
NFL.com - Jahmyr Gibbs' contract extension is officially worth $67.5 million, with a total potential value of $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' deal averages $22.5 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
NBC Sports - Gibbs' new contract totals $84.976 million over five years when combined with his existing contract, averaging $16.99 million per year.
Detroit Free Press - The Detroit Lions are one week away from their preseason opener.
NFL.com - Gibbs' contract extension is worth up to $75.75 million, with $51.5 million guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' deal averages $22.5 million per year, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
NFL.com - Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year extension worth up to $75.75 million, with $51.5 million guaranteed.
NFL.com - Gibbs' deal averages $22.5 million per year, surpassing Bijan Robinson's contract of $22.25 million per year.
NFL.com - The agreement to a long-term pact is expected to end Gibbs' hold-in from practice.
NBC Sports - Gibbs' new contract totals $84.976 million over five years when combined with his existing contract, averaging $16.99 million per year.
Fox News Sports - Jahmyr Gibbs signed a record $67.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions.
Daily Mail Sports - Gibbs' new three-year deal is worth $75.75 million, with $51.5 million fully guaranteed.
Draft Sharks - The deal averages $22.5 million per year, making Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
WHERE:
Detroit Free Press - The Detroit Lions organization is located in Detroit, Michigan.
Daily Mail Sports - Detroit Lions organization.
WHEN:
Fox 2 News - The Detroit Lions' preseason opener is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
NFL.com - The contract extension was signed on a Thursday.
Fox 2 News - The Detroit Lions' preseason opener is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
NFL.com - The contract extension was signed on a Thursday.
Daily Mail Sports - The contract extension was signed on a Thursday.
WHY:
NBC Sports - The extensions signed by Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor may have created momentum for Gibbs' new deal.
Detroit Free Press - The Lions are focused on improving their performance after missing the playoffs following a 9-8 season.
NFL.com - Gibbs' hold-in was partly due to a "bit of a back" issue while negotiating his contract extension.
NFL.com - Gibbs was previously holding in due to a "bit of a back" issue while negotiating his contract extension.
NBC Sports - Gibbs was holding out of practice to negotiate a contract extension, although he later participated in practice.
HOW:
NBC Sports - The agreement to a long-term pact is expected to end Gibbs' hold-in from practice, which was partly due to a "bit of a back" issue while negotiating his contract extension.
NFL.com - The agreement to a long-term pact is expected to end Gibbs' hold-in from practice, which was partly due to a "bit of a back" issue while negotiating his contract extension.
NFL.com - Gibbs participated in practice for the first time since training camp started, indicating a shift in his approach to training.
NFL.com - The agreement to a long-term pact is expected to end Gibbs' hold-in from practice, which was partly due to a "bit of a back" issue while negotiating his contract extension.
Detroit Free Press - The Lions are implementing core plays and adding new wrinkles to their offensive strategy during training camp.
NFL.com - Gibbs participated in practice for the first time since training camp started, indicating a shift in his approach to training.
NBC Sports - Gibbs shifted from holding out to participating in practice drills, indicating a change in his approach to training camp.
NBC Sports - Gibbs shifted his approach to practice by participating in early drills after previously holding out.
Jahmyr Gibbs has signed a new three-year deal with the Detroit Lions worth $75.75 million, with $51.5 million fully guaranteed, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history at an average of $22.5 million per year. When combined with his existing contract, Gibbs' extension totals $84.976 million over five years, surpassing Bijan Robinson's previous record. The Lions are set to kick off their preseason opener on August 12, 2026.