Detroit Lions make decision on 5th-year option for Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions have decided to pick up the fifth-year option for running back Jamir Gibbs but will decline the option for linebacker Jack Campbell.
- The difference in decisions stems from how fifth-year options are calculated, with Gibbs' option costing $14.3 million, a reasonable amount for a running back.
- Campbell's fifth-year option would have cost $21.9 million due to linebackers being grouped with higher-paid edge defenders, making it an expensive option for the Lions.
- Despite declining Campbell's option, the Lions intend to keep both players long term and are likely to negotiate contract extensions, especially for their 2023 draft class picks.
- The situation with Campbell's contract may be more complex due to the unique fifth-year option rules affecting his position group.
