The Price of Greatness: A New Benchmark for NFL Running Backs The Detroit Lions' record breaking contract extension for Jahmyr Gibbs has sparked debate about the value placed on running backs in the modern NFL.
Some view this move as a savvy business decision, while others see it as an indicator of the increasing emphasis on individual star power.
Gibbs' new deal surpasses Bijan Robinson's extension with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this week, making him the highest paid running back in NFL history.