Dan Campbell names Jahmyr Gibbs as Detroit's featured running back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell declared Jahmyr Gibbs the team's primary running back following David Montgomery's exit. Campbell praised Gibbs, noting the plan to build the offense around him. Gibbs' role is expected to increase significantly, positioning him as a top pick in fantasy drafts. The Lions selected Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he is under contract through 2027. The team also signed Isiah Pacheco as a complement to Gibbs, enhancing their offensive capability.
- •Dan Campbell names Jahmyr Gibbs as the lead running back.
- •Gibbs expected to handle approximately 70% of offensive snaps.
- •Montgomery's departure creates an expanded role for Gibbs.
- •Lions signed Isiah Pacheco as a backup running back.
- •Gibbs is under contract through 2027 with potential for an extension.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell just sent Jahmyr Gibbs’ fantasy football value soaring
"The biggest question surrounding the Detroit Lions right now is whether they will make running back Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL’s first $100 million running back. What is no longer in question, however, is his importance to the offense following David…
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