Jahmyr Gibbs has reached an agreement with the Detroit Lions on a new three-year contract valued at up to $75.7 million, establishing him as the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal includes $51.5 million in guaranteed funds for the Pro Bowler, according to an announcement from his agents at Athletes First. The agreement came together quickly after Gibbs took the field for the first time during training camp on Thursday, having previously participated only in meetings.
Gibbs’ new contract surpassed an agreement reached just two days earlier when Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson signed a three-year extension. Robinson’s deal is valued at up to $75 million with $51 million guaranteed, according to Spotrac.com, and runs through the 2030 season. While Robinson’s guaranteed money matched Gibbs’ amount, the Falcons deal included additional incentives that Robinson would need to achieve to reach its full value.
Robinson’s base three-year contract was worth $66.75 million, translating to $22.25 million annually, which exceeded the previous high mark of $20.6 million being earned by Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor received a two-year deal worth $44 million earlier on the same day as Gibbs’ announcement.
During the 2025 season, Gibbs rushed for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 77 receptions for 616 yards and five scores. He changed his jersey number from 26 to 0 ahead of that season and earned Pro Bowl recognition.
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