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Jeremiah Love inks $53M, Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid RB

5/9/2026

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Summary

Jeremiah Love Signs Deal

Jeremiah Love signed a $53 million contract on Friday, making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back.
The deal includes a $13.25 million salary and a signing bonus exceeding $35 million.
Love earned $1.5 million from NIL deals at Notre Dame and posted 1,372 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns and a 228-yard game against USC.
The Cardinals hope Love will lift their rushing attack, which ranked 29th in EPA per rush this season.

Summary

Bijan Love Signs

The Arizona Cardinals signed running back Bijan Love to a contract at the Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe before minicamp.
Love was taken No. 3 overall, the first running back drafted that high in many years.
Head coach Mike LaFleur praised Love’s rare three-phase ability to run, receive and protect.
He arrived at minicamp in his Notre Dame No. 4 jersey and quoted Spider-Man: “with great power comes great responsibility.”

History

Historical Context

After Marshall Faulk inked a seven-year, $45.2 million deal on August 4 1999, the St. Louis Rams built the ‘Greatest Show on Turf,’ with Faulk rushing 1,381 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns that season. His record-setting contract showed the league’s willingness to invest heavily in dual-threat backs, a pattern later echoed by teams such as the Arizona Cardinals.

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Jeremiah Love Signs Deal

Jeremiah Love signed a $53 million contract on Friday, making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back.
The deal includes a $13.25 million salary and a signing bonus exceeding $35 million.
Love earned $1.5 million from NIL deals at Notre Dame and posted 1,372 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns and a 228-yard game against USC.
The Cardinals hope Love will lift their rushing attack, which ranked 29th in EPA per rush this season.

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