Jahmyr Gibbs returns to Lions practice as contract talks advance
12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs has resumed practice with the Detroit Lions on August 6, 2026, after a period of absence while awaiting a contract extension. Reports indicate growing optimism about a deal being finalized this week. Although Gibbs participated in warm-ups, he primarily worked with a trainer instead of engaging in individual drills. Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed eagerness to integrate Gibbs back into the team's activities, while general manager Brad Holmes confirmed ongoing discussions regarding his contract.
- •Gibbs participated in warm-ups but did not engage fully in drills.
- •Coach Dan Campbell is optimistic about Gibbs returning to full activities soon.
- •General manager Brad Holmes stated talks between the player and team continue.
- •There is hope for a contract extension to be completed this week.
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"Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field. “This process has been extremely stressful,” Gibbs said Friday, one day after signing a three-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
"Jahmyr Gibbs arrived in Detroit with one impression of the city. Three years later, that impression is gone. After officially signing his massive contract extension with the Detroit Lions, Gibbs reflected Friday on how much his view of Detroit has…
"Jahmyr Gibbs has immense relief that he is past the contract negotiations after securing a historic extension to remain with the Detroit Lions. Gibbs is preparing for the fourth season of his budding career in the league with the Lions.…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:46 PMHear Dave Birkett's takeaways on Jahmyr Gibbs new contract with Lions
Watch Dave Birkett, the Lions writer for the Detroit Free Press, break down the record contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:18 PMJahmyr Gibbs contract details: New strategies from Detroit Lions
Breaking down the full contract details of Jahmyr Gibbs’ 3-year, record-breaking extension: cap hits and potential outs.
- Prideofdetroit.comAug 9, 2026, 12:18 PMJahmyr Gibbs contract details: New strategies from Detroit Lions - Pride Of Detroit
Breaking down the full contract details of Jahmyr Gibbs’ 3-year, record-breaking extension: cap hits and potential outs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:24 PMLions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets more good news after new contract
Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions has some wind on his back.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 5:02 PMLions’ Jahmyr Gibbs doesn’t hold back on ‘stressful’ negotiations after signing extension
Jahmyr Gibbs has immense relief that he is past the contract negotiations after securing a historic extension to remain with the Detroit Lions. Gibbs is preparing for the fourth season of his budding career in the league with the Lions.…
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:30 PMJahmyr Gibbs Sends Powerful Message About Detroit After Extension
Jahmyr Gibbs arrived in Detroit with one impression of the city. Three years later, that impression is gone. After officially signing his massive contract extension with the Detroit Lions, Gibbs reflected Friday on how much his view of Detroit has…
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:33 PMLions' Jahmyr Gibbs relieved "stressful" contract negotiations over
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field. “This process has been extremely stressful,” Gibbs said Friday, one day after signing a three-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:31 PMJahmyr Gibbs OFFICIALLY Signs Extension With Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs has officially signed a three-year, $67.5 million extension with the Detroit Lions, including $51.5 million guaranteed.
- Prideofdetroit.comAug 6, 2026, 9:32 PMDetroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension - Pride Of Detroit
Jahmyr Gibbs is signing an extension that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:27 PMBREAKING: Jahmyr Gibbs Lands MASSIVE Contract Extension With Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have secured Jahmyr Gibbs with a massive contract extension. The deal ends his training camp uncertainty and keeps one of the NFL’s most explosive offensive players in Detroit.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:15 PMReport: Major Jahmyr Gibbs Contract Update Emerges
Sources reportedly believe Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions could complete a massive contract extension before the end of the week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:06 PMJahmyr Gibbs returns to practice; contract extension could ‘get done this week’
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