Ranking 10 interesting NFL contract extensions: How does the Gibbs deal stack up among recent moves?

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million extension on Thursday, with $51.5 million guaranteed—another reminder that NFL contract deals can stack up quickly in training camp. ESPN analyst Seth Walder argues these agreements shouldn’t be treated as automatic wins, judging each move by price, roster needs, cap impact, and the team’s timeline to contention. His ranking spotlights multiple extensions, including Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill’s four-year, $96 million deal (about $24 million per year) and Bears tackle Darnell Wright’s four-year, $116 million extension. Walder evaluates how much value each contract provides relative to risk.