Jahmyr Gibbs misses fifth Lions practice amid unclear contract talks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs has not participated in the Detroit Lions' training camp for the fifth consecutive practice as he seeks a new contract. During Monday's session, Gibbs provided mixed messages regarding his participation, stating it was not solely about the contract while implying uncertainty about his return. His continued absence raises questions about the ongoing negotiations with the franchise, which has a fifth-year team option for him in 2027. The Lions will hope for clarity in talks as Gibbs remains sidelined.
- •Gibbs is staging a hold-in during training camp.
- •He expressed conflicting desires regarding his contract and participation.
- •Isiah Pacheco is listed as Gibbs' backup on the depth chart.
- •Gibbs has been absent from training camp since it began.
- •The Lions extended a fifth-year option to Gibbs for 2027.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs’ Wordless Response Fuels Contract Speculation
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Does Jahmyr Gibbs Already Have a New Contract? Dave Birkett Weighs In
- 12:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs returns to training camp practice
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs speaks out as Detroit contract negotiations reach a critical point
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs sent conflicting message about Lions contract talks after missing 5th practice
"Jahmyr Gibbs finally addressed his ongoing absence from Detroit Lions training camp, but his brief comments left more questions than answers. As contract negotiations continue and teammates rally behind their star running back, fans are wondering one thing: When will one of the NFL’s most explosive playmakers return to the field?
"Jahmyr Gibbs avoided speaking with reporters after Thursday’s practice, but he gave Dave Birkett a thumbs-up when asked whether a Lions extension was close. The gesture adds to growing optimism, though no deal has been announced.
"Jahmyr Gibbs returned to Lions practice Thursday, but Dave Birkett reports the star running back has not signed a new contract.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:21 PMJahmyr Gibbs’ Wordless Response Fuels Contract Speculation
Jahmyr Gibbs avoided speaking with reporters after Thursday’s practice, but he gave Dave Birkett a thumbs-up when asked whether a Lions extension was close. The gesture adds to growing optimism, though no deal has been announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:00 PMDoes Jahmyr Gibbs Already Have a New Contract? Dave Birkett Weighs In
Jahmyr Gibbs returned to Lions practice Thursday, but Dave Birkett reports the star running back has not signed a new contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:52 PMLions RB Jahmyr Gibbs returns to training camp practice
Jahmyr Gibbs doesn’t have a new contract yet, but the Pro Bowl running back is back at Detroit Lions practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:04 AMJahmyr Gibbs speaks out as Detroit contract negotiations reach a critical point
Jahmyr Gibbs finally addressed his ongoing absence from Detroit Lions training camp, but his brief comments left more questions than answers. As contract negotiations continue and teammates rally behind their star running back, fans are wondering one thing: When will one of the NFL’s most explosive playmakers return to the field?
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:25 PMJahmyr Gibbs sent conflicting message about Lions contract talks after missing 5th practice
Does anyone know what Jahmyr Gibbs wants from the Lions? Monday only made his desires more unclear.
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