Highest-Paid NFL Running Backs by Average Annual Value

The running back market has seen significant shifts, with several elite players signing lucrative contracts based on their average annual value.

The top 3

  1. Jahmyr Gibbs' Record-Setting Deal: Jahmyr Gibbs became the highest-paid running back in NFL history in August 2026, signing a three-year extension worth $75.75 million, with an average annual value (AAV) of $22.5 million.
  2. Bijan Robinson's Market Resetting Contract: Bijan Robinson signed a three-year extension worth up to $75 million, with an average annual value of $22.25 million, briefly making him one of the highest-paid running backs before Gibbs' deal.
  3. Jonathan Taylor's Substantial Extension: Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Indianapolis Colts, with an average annual value of $22 million, making him one of the top-paid running backs in the league.

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