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ContractUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
Player
Jahmyr Gibbs
Team
Lions
1 more fact on the full report
Jahmyr GibbsRB, DET Aidan HutchinsonDL, DET 12 more players or teams on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 6, 2026
ContractUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Jonathan Taylor have each reached $20 million-per-year status this week.
Jahmyr Gibbs
$20 million-per-year
Bijan Robinson
$20 million-per-year
1 more fact on the full report
Jahmyr Gibbs
Contract
Lions extend Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, and Jameson Williams.
Gibbs Extension
3 years, $67.5M (up to $75.75M with $51.5M guaranteed)
Goff Extension
4 years, $212M
4 more facts on the full report
Jack CampbellLB, DET Aidan Hutchinson
ContractUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions agree to three-year, $67.5 million deal with $51.5 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid running back.
Contract
three-year, $67.5 million deal
Potential Value
up to $75.75 million
3 more facts on the full report
Jahmyr Gibbs
ContractUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension that could be worth up to $75.75 million with $51.5 million guaranteed.
Contract
three-year, $67.5 million
Could be worth
up to $75.75 million
2 more facts on the full report
Jahmyr Gibbs
Contract
Jahmyr Gibbs is next up to become the NFL's highest-paid running back after Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson's deals.
Player
Jahmyr Gibbs
Also
Jonathan Taylor and Bijan Robinson deals completed
Jahmyr GibbsRB, DET Aidan HutchinsonDL, DET 12 more
News
Detroit tried out four running backs: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Raheem Blackshear, Hassan Haskins and Kylin James.
Team
Detroit
Players
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Raheem Blackshear, Hassan Haskins and Kylin James
1 more fact on the full report
Clyde Edwards-HelaireRB Hassan HaskinsRB 2 more
Contract
Bijan Robinson's new contract could pave the way for running back deals for Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor.
Player
Bijan Robinson
Context
could pave the way for deals for Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions), Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
Jahmyr GibbsRB, DET Bijan RobinsonRB, ATL 4 more
Transaction
Lions signed tight end Nick Muse and released wide receiver Tarik Black.
Signed
Nick Muse
Released
Tarik Black
1 more fact on the full report
Nick MuseTE, ATL Tarik BlackWR 1 more
TransactionSigned
Lions signed former Pro Bowl LB Devin White.
Signed with
Lions
Position
Linebacker
1 more fact on the full report
Devin WhiteLB, DET Detroit Lions
TransactionSigned
Lions signed veteran TE Anthony Firkser.
Signed with
Lions
Position
TE
Anthony FirkserTE Detroit Lions
@AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chart
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons RB Bijan Robinson both not practicing today, both in off-season contract discussions.
Status
not practicing today
Situation
conversations during the off-season about a potential long-term contract
Jahmyr GibbsRB, DET Bijan RobinsonRB, ATL 2 more
InjuryActive
Lions TE Sam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp after undergoing microdiscectomy last season.
Player
Sam LaPorta
Team
Lions
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Sam LaPortaTE, DET Detroit Lions
Transaction
Terrion Arnold took a physical in Houston on Thursday for the Texans and is scheduled to visit two more teams next week.
Player
Terrion Arnold
Team
Houston Texans
2 more facts on the full report
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions 1 more
SuspensionReleased
Terrion Arnold cleared waivers and is now a free agent. Arnold is facing legal issues in Florida and is expected to visit NFL teams interested in signing him.
Status
cleared waivers
Legal Issues
facing legal issues in Florida
2 more facts on the full report
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions
LegalReleasedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions release CB Terrion Arnold after his bond was set at $1 million.
Released by
Lions
Position
CB
1 more fact on the full report
Terrion Arnold
TransactionReleasedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold, the first player selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to be released.
Player
Terrion Arnold
Team
Lions
2 more facts on the full report
Terrion Arnold
TransactionReleasedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
The Lions announced they have released CB Terrion Arnold.
Released by
Lions
Position
CB
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions
LegalUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions CB Terrion Arnold's bond set at $1 million with conditions.
Player
Terrion Arnold
Team
Detroit Lions
2 more facts on the full report
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions
LegalUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
A Florida judge found probable cause for Lions CB Terrion Arnold to face charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, but denied prosecutors' motion that he be held without bond Monday.
Charges
armed robbery and kidnapping
Court Decision
Judge found probable cause but denied the motion that he be held without bond
1 more fact on the full report
Terrion Arnold
LegalActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Court set $1 million bond for Lions CB Terrion Arnold and refused ankle bracelet, clearing his way to participate in training camp.
Bond
$1 million
Condition
Ankle bracelet refused
1 more fact on the full report
Terrion Arnold
Legal
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery; custody hearing Monday in Tampa.
Player
Terrion Arnold
Team
Lions
3 more facts on the full report
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions
,
LegalUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was ordered held without bail following a court hearing Thursday in Tampa on felony armed robbery and kidnapping charges.
Charges
felony armed robbery and kidnapping
Hearing
Thursday in Tampa, Florida
2 more facts on the full report
Terrion Arnold
LegalUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold arrested Wednesday on eight felony counts in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in early February.
Charges
eight felony counts
Arrest Date
Wednesday
2 more facts on the full report
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA
LegalUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold turned himself in and was taken into custody at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County on Wednesday night, facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery.
Player
Terrion Arnold
Team
Lions
4 more facts on the full report
Terrion Arnold
Legal
Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested by Tampa Police Department on Wednesday night, facing 4 counts of kidnapping and 4 counts of armed robbery.
Charges
4 counts of kidnapping and 4 counts of armed robbery
Arrest
Wednesday night by Tampa Police Department
1 more fact on the full report
Terrion ArnoldDB, SEA Detroit Lions

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