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08/06 17:25 CDT Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL's newest highest-paid running
back with 3-year deal
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL's newest highest-paid running back with 3-year
deal
By PAULA PASCHE
Associated Press
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) --- The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract
extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that
his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
Athletes First announced the deal Thursday, hours after Gibbs took the field
for the first time since the Lions' training camp started. His agents also
noted the new contract includes $51.5 million guaranteed for the Pro Bowler.
Two days earlier, Atlanta briefly made Bijan Robinson the NFL's highest-paid
running back.
Gibbs had been participating in meetings at camp, but Thursday was his first
appearance on the field, an indication the Lions and his agents were close to a
deal. Gibbs held his right arm high and gave a thumbs-up when asked if an
agreement was close as he walked off the practice field.
He rushed for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns and had 77 receptions for 616 yards
and five scores in 2025.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor got a two-year, $44 million deal earlier
Thursday.
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AP Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker contributed to this report.
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