The Billion Dollar Backfield: A New Era of NFL Salaries Jahmyr Gibbs' three year contract with the Detroit Lions, worth up to $75.
7 million, makes him the highest paid running back in NFL history, surpassing Bijan Robinson's record breaking extension with the Atlanta Falcons.
This unprecedented escalation of salaries has been months in the making, driven by a combination of factors: increasing revenue, improved marketing strategies, and a more empowered players' union.