What’s next for Lions’ rising star Gibbs?

The Detroit Lions just used their power-up option on Jahmyr Gibbs, locking him in through 2025. But the real show is yet to come—a long-term deal that could blow past what most running backs ever earn. A quick look at the numbers shows why Gibbs is suddenly setting the bar for a position that rarely gets this kind of cash splash. Experts notice the Falcons may move first on their own star runner, Bijan Robinson. Still, Gibbs is expected to steal the spotlight—and the bigger paycheck.Teams don’t just hand out blank checks to running backs, even for talent this electric. The Lions have a habit of rewarding their own, though. Just this year, they locked up two key players early. Others waited until midseason or later. Gibbs might follow a similar path, but with a twist: his deal could stretch over four years to give the squad room to dance around tricky salary limits. That extra year gives Detroit wiggle room, even if the yearly pay isn’t record-breaking. So what’s on the table? A four-season, eighty-four-million-dollar contract looks likely. Nearly half of that—forty-six million—could be guaranteed upfront. Those numbers would make Gibbs the highest-paid running back ever, not just by total dollars, but by how much he’s protected if things go south. It’s a bold bet on a guy who’s still fresh but already turning heads in every game.