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What Bijan Robinson's new contract means for Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Detroit Free Press • • general
Key Points:
- Bijan Robinson agreed to a three-year contract extension averaging $22.25 million per season, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL and potentially influencing Jahmyr Gibbs' contract negotiations.
- Jahmyr Gibbs, currently holding out from practice, is seeking a new deal that would place him among the top two highest-paid running backs; he has two years remaining on his rookie contract.
- Gibbs has been a standout player for the Detroit Lions, earning Pro Bowl honors in each of his three NFL seasons and setting a record with 49 touchdowns in his first three years.
- While Gibbs remains absent from practice, teammates Isiah Pacheco and Sione Vaki have taken first-team reps, though Vaki is expected to miss time due to a broken nose.
- Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed eagerness to have Gibbs return to practice but emphasized that contract talks will conclude in due time.
