Week 2 of Jahmyr Gibbs' contract hold-in begins Thursday, with the Lions reaching their seventh training camp practice and no tangible sign of a deal.
Brad Holmes said Wednesday the sides are still in dialogue, while Dan Campbell has publicly backed getting an extension done, signaling talks remain active rather than stalled.
Campbell also said he expected the contract to be finished by now, and Holmes' muted "that's the hope" response offered little fresh optimism despite no reported sticking point.
Training camp is still early, so the immediate impact appears limited, but concern would rise if Gibbs remains sidelined beyond the first preseason game or toward the end of preseason.