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Running Backs Hit Ceiling | Detroit Lions News
Jahmyr Gibbs just signed a massive 67.5 million dollar deal with the Detroit Lions, averaging 22.5 million annually—just edging out Bijan Robinson’s 22.25 million. Both were aiming for 25 million, but the running back market’s ceiling seems stuck around 22 million, starkly below receiver salaries. With leverage and holdout risks weighing in, Gibbs chose a smarter, quicker path to a deal. Unless a generational RB emerges willing to sit out, the market will likely stay capped—teams have backups and don’t overpay, even for elite talent. The value gap between skill and pay remains glaring. Listen…
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