What happened: Jahmyr Gibbs becomes the NFL's highest-paid running back by annual value. The agreement ends a contract standoff that kept him out of Detroit's opening practice.
NFL·August 7, 2026 05:21 PM ET
Lions, Gibbs agree to three-year extension worth up to $75.75M
The $67.5M base deal includes $51.5M guaranteed
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read
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