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Categories: SPORTS
NFL running backs contract talks
Entities: Detroit Lions · Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit, Michigan · Bijan Robinson · Dan Campbell
Overview
In late July 2026 two rookie running backs in the NFL were reported missing early training‑camp practices while their contract extensions were being negotiated. Atlanta Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson, a 24‑year‑old on a rookie deal through 2027, sat on the sidelines at the Falcons' first practice as the team and player worked toward a long‑term extension that could exceed his current agreement. The franchise had exercised his fifth‑year option, projecting a 2026 cap hit of about $6.9 million.
Two days later, Detroit Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs similarly attended his team's training camp but did not participate in the opening drill. Gibbs, a three‑time Pro Bowler, posted an Instagram story indicating he was “patiently waiting” for a new deal. The Lions had also exercised his fifth‑year option, guaranteeing $14.3 million in 2027, while his base salary for 2026 remained just above $1 million. Both players remain on four‑year rookie contracts valued at roughly $19 million with sizable signing bonuses, and each side is seeking an extension that would raise annual compensation toward $25 million. The negotiations are ongoing, with both clubs expressing a desire to retain the players.
These parallel developments illustrate a broader trend of high‑performing rookie running backs leveraging early success to secure long‑term, higher‑value contracts before the 2026 season.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gibbs is under contract through 2027 and is negotiating a new extension. (abb15739-5048-4817-b1dd-b6dfd400fd37, df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010, f51aba9c-4d92-48e3-9b3c-385bc13cde3b)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jahmyr Gibbs reported to Detroit Lions training camp but did not participate in the first practice. (df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010, f51aba9c-4d92-48e3-9b3c-385bc13cde3b)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gibbs posted an Instagram story with the caption “patiently waiting.” (abb15739-5048-4817-b1dd-b6dfd400fd37, f51aba9c-4d92-48e3-9b3c-385bc13cde3b)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gibbs has been selected to the Pro Bowl each of his first three NFL seasons and recorded 1,223 rushing yards and 616 receiving yards last season. (df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010, f51aba9c-4d92-48e3-9b3c-385bc13cde3b)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he had no update on Gibbs’s contract negotiations. (df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010, f51aba9c-4d92-48e3-9b3c-385bc13cde3b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lions exercised Gibbs’s fifth‑year option, guaranteeing $14.3 million in 2027. (df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gibbs’s agent is Todd France. (df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gibbs is one of four players in NFL history to amass at least 4,500 scrimmage yards and 45 touchdowns in his first three seasons. (df7311b5-d1f8-411a-8f27-f65b627e9010)
Timeline
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1 day ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesDetroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs contract talks delay his training camp debutJahmyr Gibbs missed the Lions’ first training‑camp practice while contract talks continue; he posted an Instagram “patiently waiting” message, and the team has exercised his $14.3 M fifth‑year option.
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3 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesBijan Robinson sits out Falcons training camp amid contract talksBijan Robinson skipped Falcons training camp practice as contract talks continue; both he and Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs are awaiting extensions that could reach $25 million per year.
Sources
bleacherreport.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · heavy.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · itsgame7.com · knoxradio.com · sportskeeda.com · srnnews.com