Lions sign Jahmyr Gibbs to record NFL RB contract

The Detroit Lions have made star running back Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history, finalizing a lucrative contract extension on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The deal concludes a brief but notable hold-in by Gibbs at training camp and marks the culmination of a rapid reshuffling of the running back market this week.

Gibbs agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $75.75 million, with $51.5 million fully guaranteed. This gives him the highest annual average value and the largest guarantee ever for an NFL running back. The agreement was reached shortly after Gibbs participated in the early walkthrough and stretching period at Thursday's practice, his first on-field activity since camp began a week ago.

This record-setting pact comes just two days after the Atlanta Falcons made Bijan Robinson the league's top-paid running back with a three-year extension worth up to $75 million, including $51 million guaranteed. The contract activity continued earlier Thursday when the Indianapolis Colts signed Jonathan Taylor to a two-year, $44 million extension. Prior to this week, the highest-paid running back was the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley, with an...