ESPN ranked Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' deal as the fifth-best recent NFL contract extension.
Gibbs landed just behind Atlanta Falcons rusher Bijan Robinson (No. 3) and just ahead of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (No. 7). The trio were the only running backs featured on the list.
After a short hold-in to begin training camp, Detroit signed Gibbs to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension, with $51.5 million guaranteed. Incentives boost the potential value of the agreement to $75.75 million. The 24-year-old is young, elite, and unusually valuable as a pass catcher out of the backfield. This combination of traits makes him a rare, premium investment at the position.
Like Gibbs, Robinson features that unique combination of run and catch traits. The former Texas Longhorn ranked No. 1 in total scrimmage yards and earned a first-team All-Pro selection in 2025.
For the Lions, Gibbs rushed for 1,223 yards on 243 carries last season, averaging 5.0 yards-per-carry and scoring 13 touchdowns. His Pro Football Focus overall grade of 85.6 was fifth-best among qualified backs. Taylor led the league in both rushing touchdowns (18) and total carries (323).
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Gibbs landed just behind Atlanta Falcons rusher Bijan Robinson (No. 3) and just ahead of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (No. 7). The trio were the only running backs featured on the list.
After a short hold-in to begin training camp, Detroit signed Gibbs to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension, with $51.5 million guaranteed. Incentives boost the potential value of the agreement to $75.75 million. The 24-year-old is young, elite, and unusually valuable as a pass catcher out of the backfield. This combination of traits makes him a rare, premium investment at the position.
Like Gibbs, Robinson features that unique combination of run and catch traits. The former Texas Longhorn ranked No. 1 in total scrimmage yards and earned a first-team All-Pro selection in 2025.
For the Lions, Gibbs rushed for 1,223 yards on 243 carries last season, averaging 5.0 yards-per-carry and scoring 13 touchdowns. His Pro Football Focus overall grade of 85.6 was fifth-best among qualified backs. Taylor led the league in both rushing touchdowns (18) and total carries (323).
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