Jahmyr Gibbs signs $67.5 million Lions extension, becomes NFL's highest-paid running back

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Jahmyr Gibbs signed a $67.5 million Lions extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid running back at $22.5 million average annual value. The deal guarantees $51.5 million and could reach $76.75 million with incentives. Gibbs rushed for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns, plus 616 receiving yards and five scores, last season. He narrowly tops Bijan Robinson's $22.25 million AAV. Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, and Christian McCaffrey follow, while Detroit has enjoyed a playoff resurgence.


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