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Jahmyr Gibbs is No. 9 on the NFL Top 100 for 2026, the Lions’ lone top-10 pick, with Micah Parsons declaring him the fastest player he’s ever seen and other NFL stars praising his breakaway speed as the full Top 100 rollout continues (Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson are expected higher).
Rotoworld hosted a 15-round, full-PPR fantasy football mock with staffers detailing first-pick rationales and favorite/least-favorite selections. Highlights include Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01 and Bijan Robinson at 1.03 as top RBs, along with strong WRs like Ja’Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown, plus value picks such as Puka Nacua and Harold Fannin Jr. The piece also features sleeper picks (e.g., KC Concepcion) and cautions on players with injury or role concerns, offering insights to shape rosters and anticipate ADP trends ahead of the season.
Kyler Murray appears set to win the Vikings' QB job over J.J. McCarthy, Jahmyr Gibbs' $67.5 million extension signals a revived running back market, Micah Parsons discusses a stronger, rehab-fueled return, Carson Beck sparks a potential Cardinals QB controversy after a standout preseason, and Bears coach Ben Johnson's fiery personality adds NFC North intrigue.
Detroit Lions training camp Day 9 highlights Jahmyr Gibbs’s return to practice with immediate impact (a 5-yard run and a late 3rd‑and‑10 catch). The nickel cornerback spot remains unsettled among McCreary, Izien, and Abney II. Ben Bartch returned to practice at left guard, Blake Miller has seized the starting right tackle job, and Miles Frazier’s versatility along the line continues to stand out. The No. 3 tight end competition features Tyler Conklin, Jackson Meeks, and Thomas Gordon, while Skyler Gill-Howard drew notice with quickness and a sack in the late team period.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said the contract talks were extremely stressful after agreeing to a three-year, $67.5 million extension with Detroit; he’ll be ramped up gradually at training camp to avoid missing time, underscoring the high stakes Lions place on him.
Detroit Lions Day 8 training camp at Allen Park is shaping up to be another lengthy session with chatter of a scrimmage and Jahmyr Gibbs potentially taking part in full drills after his three-year extension; expect updates on Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, and WR depth through Pride of Detroit and live coverage on Twitter and The Feed.
Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year, $67.5 million extension—the richest ever for an NFL running back—sparking a wave of celebratory posts from Lions teammates including David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson, Penei Sewell and Frank Ragnow.
The Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year extension with Jahmyr Gibbs worth up to $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL and signaling a reset of the RB market as Gibbs returns from a training-camp hold-in and takes on a larger role after David Montgomery’s departure.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs secured a five-year package worth about $84.98 million (three-year $67.5M added to his existing $17.476M), averaging roughly $16.99 million per year, a slight bump over Bijan Robinson’s five-year average of about $16.36 million as both backs push for top APY figures.
The Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract (potentially up to $75.75 million with $51.1 million guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back and positioning him as Detroit’s bell cow after the David Montgomery trade.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year extension reportedly worth $67.5 million, potentially rising to $75.75 million with $51.5 million guaranteed (initial figures often inflate). The deal makes Gibbs the NFL’s highest-paid RB. Gibbs has produced strong numbers over three seasons (about 1,745 scrimmage yards per year, 49 total touchdowns) and, with David Montgomery now with the Texans, Detroit plans to lean on him as their bell cow. The team is also eyeing extensions for Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch, though Branch’s recovery from a torn Achilles will factor into any decisions.
Jahmyr Gibbs ended his eight-day hold-in with the Detroit Lions and returned to practice as the team works toward a contract likely to make him one of the NFL's highest-paid running backs, following recent extensions for Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor.
Jahmyr Gibbs returned to practice with the Detroit Lions during training camp as contract-extension discussions continue, with reports suggesting a deal could be finalized this week. He participated in warmups before doing drills with a trainer, and coaches/GM have expressed optimism and ongoing dialogue about a potential extension.
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes said talks with Jahmyr Gibbs are ongoing amid a contract hold-in and expressed optimism a deal could be reached, though there are few concrete updates; Dan Campbell had previously said he was surprised a deal hadn't been done, and the situation continues with hopes to finalize soon.
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signed a three-year extension averaging $22.25 million per year with $51 million guaranteed, a deal that could pressure Detroit to finalize Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract talks; Lions coach Dan Campbell said the move won’t hurt Gibbs’ negotiations, Gibbs has offered only that time will tell, and insiders expect a deal could come in the next few weeks.