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Detroit Lions ‘not sweating’ Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract hold-in
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Key Points:
- Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is not concerned about Jahmyr Gibbs' hold-in for a new contract, expressing confidence that an agreement will eventually be reached.
- Gibbs remains under contract through the 2026 season and the exercised fifth-year option for 2027, but contract extension talks typically begin around this time for players drafted under the current regime.
- Campbell admitted he expected the contract negotiations to be completed by now and joked that calling Gibbs the "bell-cow" running back may have complicated talks.
- There is no clear timeline for Gibbs' return to the field, and it is uncertain if he will continue his hold-in if no deal is reached, though the team shows little concern over the situation.
- Gibbs' absence provides valuable playing time for free agent Isiah Pacheco and other running backs like Sione Vaki, Jacob Saylors, Jabari Small, and Kye Robichaux to gain experience within the Lions' offensive system.
