Lions say Bijan Robinson extension ‘can’t hurt’ Jahmyr Gibbs contract talks
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson agreed to a three-year contract extension averaging $22.25 million per year, including $51 million guaranteed, resetting the running back market.
- The deal has shifted attention to Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who is currently holding out of training camp pending a new contract.
- Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed hope that the Robinson deal might accelerate negotiations with Gibbs but emphasized patience, stating the deal will happen "when it gets done."
- Gibbs, drafted in the same class as Robinson, has been non-committal about the timing of his contract resolution, simply stating "time will tell."
- While no concrete updates have emerged, NFL insiders speculate a Gibbs contract agreement could be reached within the next few weeks.
