Barry Sanders praises Jahmyr Gibbs as an elite NFL running back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Barry Sanders lauded Jahmyr Gibbs during an appearance on The Brad Galli Show, comparing him to NFL legends like Gale Sayers and Adrian Peterson. The Lions running back has broken one of Sanders' franchise records, establishing himself as a key player for Detroit. Sanders expressed excitement over Gibbs' performance, stating he makes it easy to evade defenders. As Gibbs evolves, Sanders hopes more of his records will fall. The former Hall of Famer noted that Gibbs brings a unique energy to Lions football that has been absent since his retirement.
- •Barry Sanders compared Jahmyr Gibbs to NFL greats on The Brad Galli Show.
- •Gibbs broke one of Sanders' long-standing Lions franchise records in 2025.
- •Sanders hopes Gibbs will surpass more of his franchise records in the future.
- •Gibbs has changed the fan experience for Sanders watching Lions games.
- •Sanders highlighted Gibbs' unique elusiveness and playmaking ability.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs Earns Ultimate Praise From Barry Sanders
"Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders compared Jahmyr Gibbs to some of the greatest running backs in NFL history and believes more franchise records could soon fall.
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