Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions reach three-year, $67.5 million agreement

Published August 6, 2026 5:37 PM EDT

Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions star back, is now the NFL's highest paid running back.

Gibbs signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with $51.5 million guaranteed.

The record-breaking contract extension follows weeks of discussion between Gibbs and the team as the Lions weighed how much more to offer him.

The deal was announced by his agent Todd France on his Instagram.

The Source: Todd France, Jahmyr Gibbs' agent, was cited for this story. 

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