Two star running backs – Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs – appear to be hold-ins as they seek new contracts from their respective teams.
Neither Robinson or Gibbs were participating Wednesday with the Atlanta Falcons or Detroit Lions, respectively, in the first training camp practice for both teams as conversations remain ongoing on new contract extensions.
Both Robinson and Gibbs are expected to reset the running back market with their deals. Currently, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the NFL’s highest paid running back, with his contract worth an annual average of $20.6 million.
The Lions and Falcons exercised the fifth-year options on Robinson’s and Gibbs’ rookie contracts this year, putting both players under contract through the 2027 season.
Robinson has been selected to the Pro Bowl each of the past two seasons and was a first-team All Pro last season when he lead teh NFL in rushing yards (1,478) and scrimmage yards (2,298). He has 5,648 all-purpose yards and 34 total touchdowns in his first three seasons since being picked No. 8 by the Falcons in the 2023 draft.
Meanwhile for Gibbs, in his first three seasons, he’s eclipsed 5,029 scrimmage yards and 49 total touchdowns.
