Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday’s training camp practice with the Detroit Lions.
Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around to join the team for position work, detouring to the adjacent field with trainers instead.
Gibbs, 24, has perfect attendance at camp. However, he has been only an observer while waiting for the Lions to address his contract status.
Entering his fourth NFL season, Gibbs is due $1.1 million in base salary and a $2 million roster bonus. In April, the team picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract that will pay him a guaranteed $14.29 million in 2027.
Gibbs has racked up 5,029 yards from scrimmage with 49 touchdowns in 49 games (24 starts) across his first three seasons.
Last season, Gibbs started all 17 games and rushed for 1,223 yards with 13 touchdowns. As a receiver, he set career highs across the board with 77 catches for 616 yards and five scores.
He’s hoping that the contract extensions for running backs Bijan Robinson (Falcons) and Jonathan Taylor (Colts) this week are a harbinger of what he can expect from Detroit.
Gibbs was drafted 12th overall by the Lions the same year the Falcons selected Robinson at No. 8.
Taylor has been participating in training camp practices with the Colts. He received a two-year extension on Thursday. The deal is reportedly worth up to $4 million.
