Lions, Gibbs Contract Talks Expected

Following Bijan Robinson's Falcons contract that reset the RB market APY to $22.25 million, the Lions and Gibbs are anticipated to begin negotiations. However, while Robinson's deal could provide a baseline, it may also hinder Gibbs's efforts to push the market higher.

Gibbs has strong leverage with impressive production: 1,929 yards from scrimmage and 20 touchdowns in 2025, plus 1,839 yards and 18 TDs in 2024. With the Lions moving on from David Montgomery, Gibbs's role will be even more critical. The team may offer $22.26M-$23M annually, while Gibbs could argue for more based on his offensive impact. esporist.com