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Lions & Jahmyr Gibbs Nearing New Contract

Per SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Lions are expected to finalize a new long-term extension with RB Jahmyr Gibbs soon. According to Dave Birkett, Gibbs did not stop and talk to reporters after practice on Thursday, but he gave Birkett a thumbs up when asked if a deal was close.

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Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs dresses, stretches but still not practicing

Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week.

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Falcons' Bijan Robinson opens up about contract dispute between Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs

The Atlanta Falcons made star Bijan Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history when the two sides recently agreed to a three-year, $75M contract extension that included $51M guaranteed. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions has been holding in and not practicing during training camp amid his desire for a big-money deal.

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Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 6

Detroit Lions Jared Goff Is Open to Playing in 2026 Preseason

Should Detroit Lions signal-caller Jared Goff play a series (or two) in a preseason game this year? With a new offensive coordinator (Drew Petzing) and a new-look offensive line, there's been discussion that it'd be worthwhile for the veteran quarterback to line up under center for an exhibition contest.

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Has Died

The Detroit Lions family is mourning the loss of one of its standout receivers from the 1970s after Ray Jarvis passed away Aug. 3 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 5

Dan Campbell Uses Golf Analogy To Discuss Sluggish Isaac TeSlaa Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has not had the most impressive start to training camp. Teammate Jameson Williams is making contested grabs, is getting open and is winning many one-on-one-battles against Detroit's secondary.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 5

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Detroit Lions Re-Sign WR, Place TE On IR, Expect Veteran TE To Return

The Detroit Lions announced a pair of roster moves ahead of their seventh 2026 training camp practice. After parting ways with wideout Tarik Black, the decision was made to re-sign the former Michigan Wolverines standout.

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Jahmyr Gibbs will love Derrick Henry’s mic drop after Bijan Robinson deal

Bijan Robinson reset the NFL running back market Wednesday, agreeing to a historic $75 million deal. This impacts Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who’s having a contract hold-in during NFL Training Camp.

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Lions Announce Two Roster Moves

The Detroit Lions announced they placed TE Miles Kitselman on injured reserve and signed WR Tarik Black to a contract on Wednesday. Black, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Texas back in 2021.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Which Lions Rookies and Second-Year Players Are Rising Fastest at Training Camp

The Detroit Lions are officially a full week into training camp, as the team practiced in pads on Monday and Tuesday and did not practice on Wednesday, instead holding a simple walkthrough.

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Detroit Lions Hire New Team President to Replace Rod Wood

The Detroit Lions have hired a new team president. According to a press release from the organization on Wednesday, the Lions have hired Richard Haddad as the next president and CEO.

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Lions Get Major Jahmyr Gibbs Update From Adam Schefter

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs remained on the sidelines for the physical portions of practice Tuesday as the team’s training camp reached its sixth day, leaving observers to wonder about the status of his contract situation.

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Anthony Firkser News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4

Lions Place TE Anthony Firkser On IR

Anthony Firkser‘s 2026 campaign has come to an end. Shortly after signing with the Lions, the veteran tight end has been placed on injured reserve. Today’s news means Firkser will be sidelined through the coming season.