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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Jahmyr Gibbs
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PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Gibbs is in line for a potentially market-setting deal expected to pass the $20-million-per-year mark, which would exceed Saquon Barkley's current top-paid RB rate of $20.6 million per year. Ian Rapoport reported the Lions and Gibbs are actively talking with no reported animosity between the sides. Gibbs' negotiations are concurrent with Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (also seeking record-setting deal with active negotiations) and Colts veteran Jonathan Taylor, with the question being which gets done first and who lands atop the market.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Gibbs was seen at Detroit Lions practice for the first time during training camp but did not participate, sitting out his fourth practice of camp. The team has described his absence as due to a 'little bit of a back' issue, though the source notes the reality is a hold-in as he awaits a massive long-term extension.PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
Running back expected to be split out wide more frequently under new offensive coordinator John Morton; source notes Gibbs is 'being split out wide way more than the past two years,' suggesting increased versatility and receiving opportunities in 2025 scheme.PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
The source states the offseason trade of David Montgomery calcified that Jahmyr Gibbs' bell-cow era is full-go; Gibbs began taking over the majority of backfield touches last season and his reps should continue to grow. Barring injury, he'll blast past his career-high of 250 carries, and his role in the passing game should continue to rise after posting a career-best 77 catches for 616 yards and five touchdowns in 2025. The source profiles him for a Christian McCaffrey-type workload and suggests he should be in the Offensive Player of the Year discussion by season's end.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Gibbs was not seen at Wednesday's practice and is seeking a new deal, signaling contract holdout and potential role/usage uncertainty heading into the season.NegativeValueNo date
Robinson's $22.25 million APY contract sets the market benchmark for Gibbs, Robinson's 2023 draft-class peer, as Gibbs enters negotiations with the Detroit Lions. The source notes that Robinson's deal 'presumably sets the mark for RB Jahmyr Gibbs, his draft-class mate from 2023, to aim for in negotiations with the Detroit Lions.'NegativeInjuryNo date
Gibbs is holding in and not practicing; he was spotted in street clothes on the sidelines during Detroit's Monday practice. When asked about his return timeline, he responded 'only time will tell,' offering no specifics on when he might return to action. His hold-in appears to be contract-related, as he and fellow 2023 first-round RB Bijan Robinson are both seeking extensions before the 2026 season despite being under contract through 2027.PositiveProjectionNo date
The source states the offseason trade of David Montgomery calcified that Jahmyr Gibbs' bell-cow era is full-go; Gibbs began taking over the majority of backfield touches last season with reps expected to continue growing. The source projects he'll blast past his career-high of 250 carries, likely won't creep to 300 carries, and should see his passing-game role rise after posting a career-best 77 catches for 616 yards and five touchdowns in 2025. The source notes his combination of shiftiness, speed, and ability to make hay between and outside the tackles makes him a dynamic threat; he profiles for a Christian McCaffrey-type workload and should be in the Offensive Player of the Year discussion by season's end.NegativeRoleNo date
Gibbs was not seen at Wednesday's practice and is seeking a new deal, signaling contract holdout and potential role/usage uncertainty heading into the season.