Jahmyr Gibbs caps huge week for NFL running backs with most lucrative deal from the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year contract extension worth $67.5 million on Thursday, with an average annual value of $22.5 million that sets a new league record for the position. The deal resolved ongoing negotiations during which Gibbs did not participate in team practice activities.
Gibbs' contract concludes a particularly active period in which several running backs across the NFL completed major new agreements. His yearly compensation now represents the highest amount ever earned by a player at his position in professional football.
- Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs signed a 3-year, $67.5M extension averaging $22.5M per year
- The annual value sets a record high for the running back position in the NFL
- Gibbs' agreement caps an active week of major contract deals for backs across the league