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Lions lock up Gibbs with $14.3 M option.

8/3/2026

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Jahmyr Gibbs Holdout

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs missed Monday’s practice while remaining in a contract hold-in.
Coach Dan Campbell said Gibbs has a minor back issue but the team is not worried.
The Lions exercised Gibbs’s fifth-year option, guaranteeing $14.29 million in 2027 and a 2026 salary of $1.1 million base plus a $2 million roster bonus.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is also holding in as he seeks a new contract.

Summary

Gibbs Becomes Workhorse

After trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, Detroit made Gibbs its sole workhorse back for 2026.
Gibbs recorded 20 touchdowns in 2024 and 18 in 2025.
Jameson Williams called Gibbs “the best running back in the NFL,” saying his presence is game-changing for Detroit.
Analysts say Gibbs could reset the running-back market, potentially eclipsing Saquon Barkley’s $20.6 million average annual value.

Summary

Lions Extend Draft

Lions plan long-term extensions for 2023 draft picks Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch.
The franchise retained Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell as core pieces.
In 2022 Alex Anzalone held out with a hamstring, missed practices, and signed a one-year deal before joining Tampa Bay.
Gibbs works out in the weight room and attends film sessions, and his effort lifts morale per Dan Campbell.

History

Historical Context

After the 130-day 2011 NFL lockout, owners and the NFL Players Association signed a new CBA that introduced a $120.375 million salary cap and shifted revenue sharing to roughly 50 percent for players. That framework reshaped contract norms, so today the Detroit Lions’ hold on running back Jahmyr Gibbs and the Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson echo Aaron Rodgers’ 2018 holdout, testing the league’s evolving pay structure.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Holdout

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs missed Monday’s practice while remaining in a contract hold-in.
Coach Dan Campbell said Gibbs has a minor back issue but the team is not worried.
The Lions exercised Gibbs’s fifth-year option, guaranteeing $14.29 million in 2027 and a 2026 salary of $1.1 million base plus a $2 million roster bonus.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is also holding in as he seeks a new contract.

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