Jahmyr Gibbs returns to Lions practice after missing early camp
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs participated in the walkthrough segment of the Detroit Lions' practice on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after missing the team's first week of training camp. The running back had been attending meetings and watching practices while seeking a contract extension. His participation marks progress, though the Lions have not confirmed any extension agreement. General manager Brad Holmes indicated ongoing discussions but no final resolution on Gibbs' contract. Despite a minor back issue, his return to the field is a positive development for the team's offense.
- •Gibbs returned to practice for the first time in camp.
- •He participated in the walkthrough portion on August 6.
- •Contract negotiations with Gibbs remain unresolved.
- •General manager Holmes confirmed ongoing discussions with player representatives.
- •Gibbs initially missed practice due to contract extension discussions.
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Photos Emerge of Jahmyr Gibbs in Pads at Lions Camp
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Major Jahmyr Gibbs Development Emerges at Lions Camp
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs takes part in Lions practice Thursday
"Jahmyr Gibbs was photographed in pads and participating in Thursday’s Lions practice after spending the first week of training camp on the sideline. No contract extension has been announced, but his return marks a major step forward.
"There's been no word of an agreement on a new contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but there has been a change to his approach to practice at training camp.
"Jahmyr Gibbs returned to the field for walkthrough reps Thursday after sitting out the opening week of Detroit Lions training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:34 PMPhotos Emerge of Jahmyr Gibbs in Pads at Lions Camp
Jahmyr Gibbs was photographed in pads and participating in Thursday’s Lions practice after spending the first week of training camp on the sideline. No contract extension has been announced, but his return marks a major step forward.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:49 PMMajor Jahmyr Gibbs Development Emerges at Lions Camp
Jahmyr Gibbs returned to the field for walkthrough reps Thursday after sitting out the opening week of Detroit Lions training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:47 PMJahmyr Gibbs takes part in Lions practice Thursday
There's been no word of an agreement on a new contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but there has been a change to his approach to practice at training camp.
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