Lions Negotiate With Jahmyr Gibbs as Bijan Robinson's $22.25 Million Deal Resets RB Market
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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 5
Lions Negotiate With Jahmyr Gibbs as Bijan Robinson's $22.25 Million Deal Resets RB Market
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 5
Summary
$22.25 million per year for Bijan Robinson has become the key reference point in Detroit's talks with Jahmyr Gibbs, with the Lions expected to argue the new running-back market has already been set.
Gibbs can press for more by pointing to his production: 1,929 yards from scrimmage and 20 touchdowns in 2025 after 1,839 yards and 18 scores the year before, plus 616 receiving yards.
Detroit's leverage is weakened by roster and performance pressure, with David Montgomery gone, Gibbs set for a bigger 2026 role, and the Lions coming off a fourth-place NFC North finish and another missed playoff berth.
At 24 and already a three-time Pro Bowler, Gibbs is approaching what the report frames as his best chance to force an outlier payday before the regular season clock pushes both sides toward a deal.