Updated
Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Aug 5
Lions GM Says Jahmyr Gibbs Hold-In Enters Week 1 as Contract Talks Continue
Updated
Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Aug 5

Lions GM Says Jahmyr Gibbs Hold-In Enters Week 1 as Contract Talks Continue

3 articles · Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Aug 5

Summary

  • One week into Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in, Lions GM Brad Holmes said the team is still in dialogue with the running back on a new contract.
  • Holmes told SiriusXM that Detroit “love[s] Jahmyr” and still values its backfield “one-two punch,” but offered no concrete sign that negotiations are close to a deal.
  • That cautious update follows earlier comments from coach Dan Campbell, who said he was surprised an agreement had not already been reached.
  • The lack of visible progress has stretched the standoff longer than many expected, even as the Lions continue to project optimism that a deal will get done soon.

Insights

With Bijan Robinson resetting the market, will the Lions risk their future cap space to pay Jahmyr Gibbs over $22 million annually?
How will Detroit's new heavy tight-end offense function if their undisputed bell-cow running back extends his hold-in into the regular season?