Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has become a franchise cornerstone and household name since being selected with a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
While Gibbs has emerged as one of the best running backs in the league, is he paid like one? Let’s examine his contract, salary, and net worth.
Jahmyr Gibbs’ Contract and Net Worth
Represented by Todd France and Ryan Williams of Athletes First, Gibbs signed a four-year, $17,845,130 rookie contract with the Lions. He received a $9,978,276 signing bonus and is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $4,461,283.
In 2025, the Lions RB will earn a base salary of $915,000 and a roster bonus of $1,342,286. His cap hit is $4,873,156, and his dead cap value is around $10,551,152.
Since entering the NFL, Gibbs has earned $$14,668,006 from his Lions contracts alone.
Gibbs’ net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. Most of this value is attributed to his rookie contract with the Lions. In addition to his NFL earnings, Gibbs has endorsement deals with brands such as Caktus AI and Leaf Trading Cards.
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Before transitioning to the NFL, he also collaborated with brands like Nike, Ashley Furniture, and Party City, boasting a NIL valuation of $741,000 (as per On3).
Detroit Lions’ Insights for Week 14
Team:Â Detroit went 2-3 in November after being 10-2 in November the last three seasons.
QB: Jared Goff had a QBi score of 82.8 (B-) against the Packers last week. Goff graded with a D+ and C- in Weeks 11 and 12.
Offense: Amon-Ra St. Brown accounts for 28.3% of the Lions’ receptions, 29.2% of the team’s receiving yards, and has nine of Detroit’s 26 TD catches.
Defense: Last season against the Cowboys, the Lions forced five turnovers in a 47-9 win. Detroit registered a PFSN Defense Impact score (DEFi) of 90.6 (A-) in the game.
Fantasy: Jahmyr Gibbs has scored below 15.0 fantasy points three times this season.
- In Week 6, he posted 7.5 points against the Chiefs. Next week? 36.8.
- In Week 9, he posted 5.8 points against the Vikings. Next week? 38.2.
- Last week, Gibbs posted 11.6 points against the Packers. Next week? Good luck, Dallas.
