NFL insider Rapoport: New running back deals end undervalued era

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport declared the undervalued running back era over Sunday, saying top backs' new contracts now make financial sense for teams. Bijan Robinson signed for three years and $66.75 million, Jahmyr Gibbs for three years and $67.5 million, and Jonathan Taylor for two years and $44 million, pushing top backs past $20 million annually. Robinson led the NFL with 2,298 total yards in 2025; Gibbs has 49 touchdowns in 49 games. Rapoport predicted the market will keep climbing beyond these deals.


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