Lions exercise the fifth-year option for Jahmyr Gibbs, decline Jack Campbell's
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions will exercise the fifth-year option on running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract, guaranteeing him $14.293 million for the 2027 season.
- The team has declined the fifth-year option on linebacker Jack Campbell's contract, which would have guaranteed him $21.925 million.
- The Lions plan to sign both Gibbs and Campbell to long-term extensions, viewing Campbell as a key part of their future despite declining his option.
- Campbell earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors last season with impressive defensive stats, including 176 tackles and five sacks.
- Gibbs became the Lions' full-time starting running back in 2025, delivering strong rushing and receiving numbers and previously leading the league with 20 total touchdowns in 2024.
