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Lions, Gibbs Contract Talks Loom

Published August 5, 2026 · Updated August 5, 2026 · NBC Sports

The Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs are expected to negotiate a new contract, but Bijan Robinson's record-setting $22.25M APY deal could complicate talks due to the stagnant running back market.

Robinson's Falcons deal reset the running back market to $22.25 million per year, but the position's overall valuation remains low. While the Lions may offer Gibbs $22.5M-$23M annually, his agent could push for more based on his impact: 1,929 scrimmage yards and 20 touchdowns in 2025, plus 1,839 yards and 18 TDs the prior year.

With David Montgomery departed, Gibbs becomes even more crucial to the Lions' offense. The team's reliance on him strengthens his leverage, though the running back market's struggles present a significant hurdle in negotiations. sport-tr.bet

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