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Jahmyr Gibbs just had his stay in Detroit extended.
The star running back's fifth-year option was picked up by the Detroit Lions on April 28, according to ESPN's Eric Woodyard. Gibbs was previously set to enter the final year of his rookie deal, but is now under contract through the 2027 season.
Thanks to multiple Pro Bowl appearances, Gibbs will make $14.293 million on the option, which is a sizable boost over the $5.677 million cap hit he will have in 2026. It is equal to the franchise tag salary for the position, as defined by the fifth-year option tiers.
Gibbs is the latest player from the 2023 NFL Draft to have the fifth-year option exercised. Jack Campbell, the linebacker that the Lions also drafted in the first round that year, did not have his option picked up.
The star running back figures to be in line for an extension from the Lions in the future, but the team had to make a decision about the option before the May 1 deadline.
Gibbs became a star the minute he stepped onto the field with the Lions, recording at least 1,200 scrimmage yards in all three seasons and at least 1,800 in each of the last two.
Detroit has used him in a variety of ways as a runner and receiver, making the running back one of the league's most valuable weapons. The 24-year-old has proven to be a durable option as well, playing in all 17 games in each of the two previous seasons.
Since debuting in 2023, Gibbs has 856 touches, 5,029 scrimmage yards and 49 touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jahmyr Gibbs contract: Lions pick up fifth-year option for star RB
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The star running back's fifth-year option was picked up by the Detroit Lions on April 28, according to ESPN's Eric Woodyard. Gibbs was previously set to enter the final year of his rookie deal, but is now under contract through the 2027 season.
Thanks to multiple Pro Bowl appearances, Gibbs will make $14.293 million on the option, which is a sizable boost over the $5.677 million cap hit he will have in 2026. It is equal to the franchise tag salary for the position, as defined by the fifth-year option tiers.
Gibbs is the latest player from the 2023 NFL Draft to have the fifth-year option exercised. Jack Campbell, the linebacker that the Lions also drafted in the first round that year, did not have his option picked up.
The star running back figures to be in line for an extension from the Lions in the future, but the team had to make a decision about the option before the May 1 deadline.
Gibbs became a star the minute he stepped onto the field with the Lions, recording at least 1,200 scrimmage yards in all three seasons and at least 1,800 in each of the last two.
Detroit has used him in a variety of ways as a runner and receiver, making the running back one of the league's most valuable weapons. The 24-year-old has proven to be a durable option as well, playing in all 17 games in each of the two previous seasons.
Since debuting in 2023, Gibbs has 856 touches, 5,029 scrimmage yards and 49 touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jahmyr Gibbs contract: Lions pick up fifth-year option for star RB
Continue reading...
