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What Bijan Robinson’s $75M Contract Means for Jahmyr Gibbs and Detroit
Dan Campbell said Bijan Robinson’s record $75 million extension sets a benchmark as the Lions work to bring Gibbs back to practice.
- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson signed a three-year, $75 million extension, resetting the running back market to around $25 million annually and establishing a benchmark for Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
- Jahmyr Gibbs has attended training camp but remains sidelined from drills, continuing his hold-in as he seeks a long-term extension while maintaining elite production with over 1,200 rushing yards in each of his last two seasons.
- Lions head coach Dan Campbell admitted being "anxious" to get Gibbs back to work, stating the Robinson deal is "certainly not gonna hurt" the team's ongoing negotiations. "Every day that goes by, that's another day that you feel like you miss with him," Campbell said.
- When asked Monday about his return to practice, Gibbs broke his silence stating "Only time will tell," then pushed back when asked if a new contract was the key, responding "Nah, it's not about that."
- Securing a deal allows Detroit to keep Gibbs under contract for most of his 20s while ensuring he adjusts to the offensive scheme being installed by new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing before the season begins.
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