NFL Network: Lions signing RB Jahmyr Gibbs to three-year contract worth up to $75.75 million
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions have signed running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a three-year extension worth up to $75.75 million, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL with $51.5 million guaranteed.
- Gibbs' $22.5 million average annual salary surpasses recent deals for Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor, resetting the market for running backs.
- After dealing with a minor back issue during training camp, Gibbs has returned to limited practice and is expected to ramp up his participation following the contract extension.
- Gibbs is set to lead the Lions' backfield alone this season after the team traded David Montgomery, with Gibbs having proven himself as a dynamic and productive offensive weapon in his first three NFL seasons.
- Through three years, Gibbs has earned three Pro Bowl selections, broken Barry Sanders' record for most scrimmage touchdowns before age 24, and helped the Lions maintain a top-five scoring offense.
