Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs sits out first practice, likely on hold-in
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs missed the opening practice of Detroit Lions training camp, with reports indicating a hold-in arrangement as contract talks continue.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was absent from the team's first practice of training camp on Wednesday, according to multiple reporters on the scene. Head coach Dan Campbell did not comment on the matter during his pre-practice press conference. The club posted a photo showing Gibbs had reported, which is typically interpreted as a hold-in rather than a hold-out while contract negotiations proceed. Gibbs, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 draft, is eligible for a contract extension and the two parties are reportedly working toward an agreement. In his three Pro Bowl seasons, Gibbs rushed for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025, added 77 receptions for 616 yards and five receiving scores, and has accumulated 5,029 yards from scrimmage and 49 total touchdowns over 49 career games.