Okay, so today I wanted to dive into something that’s been on my mind lately – Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract with the Detroit Lions. I’ve been following this closely, and I figured I’d share my notes and what I’ve gathered.
First off, I started digging into the basic details. I found out that Jahmyr Gibbs inked a 4-year deal with the Lions. The total value? A cool $17,845,130. Yeah, that’s a lot of money! This was back on July 17, 2023, so it’s still pretty fresh. The contract goes through the 2027 season, which means he’s with the Lions for a good while. His average annual value comes out to $4,461,283. Not too shabby, right?
Then, I looked into the signing bonus. This is where it gets interesting. He got a $9,978,276 signing bonus. Almost ten mil just for signing on the dotted line! And the whole contract is guaranteed, which is huge for him. It means he gets that $17,845,130 no matter what.
I then started to break down the yearly salary. For this year, 2023, his base salary is $750,000. And then for 2024, he’s set to make a base salary of $915,000, plus a $646,143 roster bonus. So, in total for 2024, he’ll be earning $1,561,143.
I also compared this to another player, Jameson Williams. He signed a similar 4-year deal for $17,461,790 in 2022. His average annual value is a bit lower at $4,365,448, and his signing bonus was $9,879,484. It’s always interesting to see how these deals compare.
I spent some time looking at different sources to make sure I had the right numbers. Some places mentioned slightly different figures for the signing bonus, like $9,978,280 instead of $9,978,276. But, overall, the numbers were pretty consistent. I mainly stuck with what I found on the most reliable sources, just to be safe.
What I Think About the Whole Deal
Man, securing a deal like this is no small feat. It really shows how much the Lions value Gibbs. They see his potential, his speed, and his agility, and they’re willing to invest big time in him.
For Gibbs, this is huge. He’s set for the next few years, financially speaking. Plus, being with the Lions gives him a great platform to show what he can do on the field. I’m really excited to see how he performs over the next few seasons. This contract is just the beginning for him, and it sets him up for a bright future in the NFL.
