Ultimately, a contract averaging roughly $22 million a year for Gibbs would reset expectations at the position. Given his elite metrics, dual-threat production, and relative youth, paying him as the highest-paid RB reflects both his current impact and future potential. As running back usage evolves in today’s NFL, a player like Gibbs — who excels as a runner, receiver and playmaker — deserves to be compensated like the rare offensive weapon he is.
