Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 6
Jahmyr Gibbs Returns to Lions Practice for First Time Since July as Contract Talks Continue
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 6

Jahmyr Gibbs Returns to Lions Practice for First Time Since July as Contract Talks Continue

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 6

Summary

  • Jahmyr Gibbs took reps in early Lions training-camp drills Thursday, his first on-field practice work since camp opened last month.
  • After the walkthrough period, Gibbs moved to a side field for individual work, signaling only a partial return rather than full participation.
  • No contract extension has been announced, and Gibbs had been widely viewed as staying out while seeking a new deal, though he denied that earlier this week and would not explain his absence.
  • Recent extensions for Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor may have added momentum to Gibbs's talks, while Detroit gets one of its top offensive players back on the field.

Insights

Why did Jahmyr Gibbs really miss the start of Lions camp, and does his limited return mean a blockbuster extension is close?
What does Jahmyr Gibbs’ return to practice reveal about Detroit’s leverage, his true value, and the changing economics of NFL running backs?