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Lions Secure Gibbs Through 2027!
29 Apr
Summary
- Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option was picked up by Detroit.
- He is now under contract with the Lions through 2027.
- Gibbs will earn $14.293 million on the option.

The Detroit Lions have extended the contract of their star running back, Jahmyr Gibbs, by exercising his fifth-year option. This significant move ensures Gibbs will remain with the team through the 2027 NFL season, as the option was exercised before the May 1 deadline.
Gibbs' new deal will pay him $14.293 million for the 2027 season, a substantial raise compared to his prior contract's projected cap hit. The Lions' decision reflects Gibbs' immediate impact and consistent performance since entering the league in 2023.
Since his debut, Gibbs has been a dynamic force, recording at least 1,200 scrimmage yards in every season. He has proven to be a durable and versatile player, contributing significantly as both a runner and receiver, and playing in all 17 games for the past two seasons.