Bijan Robinson's contract with the Falcons may actually accelerate extension negotiations between the Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday that Robinson's deal is "certainly not gonna hurt" talks with Gibbs, per multiple outlets.
Robinson signed a three-year extension worth $66.75 million with Atlanta, setting a new market rate for elite running backs. The deal comes as Robinson, Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor—all in the final years of their deals—have been viewed as locked in a standoff to determine the top of the market.
Campbell's comments suggest the Robinson extension could help move Gibbs negotiations forward rather than complicate them. The exact terms of what the Lions have offered Gibbs remain unclear from available reporting.