NFL Running Back Contract Negotiations: Bijan Robinson's Extension and Jahmyr Gibbs' Holdout
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson recently signed a lucrative three-year contract extension, setting a new standard for running back salaries in the NFL. The deal, averaging $22.25 million per year with $51 million guaranteed, has drawn attention to Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, who is currently holding out for a new contract.
Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that Robinson's deal could potentially impact negotiations with Gibbs, expressing his eagerness to have Gibbs back on the field. While there is no concrete timeline for a deal with Gibbs, Campbell remains hopeful that an agreement will be reached soon.
Both Robinson and Gibbs were drafted in the same class, with Robinson being selected higher than Gibbs. As negotiations continue, NFL insiders speculate that a deal for Gibbs could be finalized in the coming weeks. Time will tell when Gibbs will return to the field and secure his future with the Lions.