The Detroit Lions have reportedly made decisions on a couple of key fifth-year contract options.
According to Fox 2’s Dan Miller, the team will exercise star running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ option ($14.3 million for 2027) but decline linebacker Jack Campbell’s option ($21.9 million).
Miller noted that the team would like to keep Campbell, just at a lower price.
Gibbs, the 12th overall pick out of Alabama in 2023, had a strong rookie campaign, collecting 945 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns plus 316 receiving yards and a touchdown through the air.
He had a breakout season in 2024, picking up the fifth-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,412) while tying for the most rushing touchdowns (16) in the league. He also picked up 517 yards and four touchdowns through the air. He had the third-most all-purpose yards and led the NFL in total touchdowns.
Gibbs’ phenomenal second year coincided with the Lions’ best regular season in franchise history as they finished 15-2.
He followed up his coming out party in 2024 with a strong 2025 campaign in which he recorded 1,223 rushing yards, 616 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns. Amid another impressive year, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Gibbs and the Lions were interested in working out a deal before the 2026 season.
Detroit finished the season 9-8, missing the playoffs. It later traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, only increasing Gibbs’ importance to the team.
Gibbs has played a significant role in the Lions’ rise to being contenders over the past few seasons and has established himself as one of the best backs in the league.
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