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Jahmyr Gibbs dodged contract-talk questions during OTAs, deferring negotiations to his agents as the Lions eye extensions for Gibbs, Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch. Gibbs remains focused on football and is set to shoulder a bigger role as the 2026 bellcow, with comparisons to Bijan Robinson highlighting the rising running back market.
Detroit’s 2026 NFL Draft reshapes the roster by elevating incumbents like Jared Goff (bolstered by an improved offensive line) and enabling a bigger role for Malcolm Rodriguez, with Gibbs and Pacheco likely benefiting from better run blocking; Christian Mahogany is favored to start at left guard, and the secondary should improve with added pass rush. However, Giovanni Manu, Dominic Lovett, and Mekhi Wingo face tougher odds as the Lions add depth and competition. Overall, Detroit aimed to boost their pass rush and defense while locking in key offensive pieces.
Detroit Lions reportedly exercised Jahmyr Gibbs's fifth-year option at $14.3 million (one-year, fully guaranteed) while declining Jack Campbell's $21.9 million option, a pricing gap driven by position grouping. The move keeps the 2023 class (Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch) together with extensions likely to follow, though Campbell's path is more complex under the option rules.
Detroit Lions will exercise Jahmyr Gibbs's fifth-year option, guaranteeing $14.293 million for 2027, while declining Jack Campbell's fifth-year option (which would have guaranteed $21.925 million); the team plans long-term extensions for both and views Campbell as a core part of the future.
Detroit signs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year, $1.81 million deal, positioning him as the clear No. 2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026 and boosting backfield depth as Detroit leans on Gibbs after a young workload; the move comes as the team considers its evolving roster with David Montgomery reportedly facing a trade scenario to the Texans.
The Detroit Lions signed Isiah Pacheco to a one-year contract to back up Jahmyr Gibbs, providing a bruising, short-yardage option and pass-protection specialist after moving on from David Montgomery. Pacheco’s injury history and post-rookie production fluctuations temper expectations, but the fit as a complementary RB2 should help keep Gibbs fresh; Detroit may still add depth in the draft or UDFA.
Detroit has signed former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco to back Jahmyr Gibbs after trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Pacheco has 2,537 rushing yards and 14 TDs in four seasons, with a peak 2023 campaign of 935 yards and seven scores, though injuries have limited him recently. If healthy, he provides physicality and can spell Gibbs, potentially taking on some third-down and goal-line work as Detroit reassesses its backfield role.
Detroit signs former Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal to back up Jahmyr Gibbs and replace David Montgomery; Pacheco posted 830 rushing yards in his rookie season and 935 in 2023 before a fractured fibula limited him to seven games in 2024, bringing a physical, change-of-pace back to Detroit.
Amon-Ra St. Brown says he’s sick to see David Montgomery traded to the Texans, but he’s happy for Montgomery to get a bigger, starting role in Houston. He praises Montgomery’s team-first mindset, notes Gibbs’ rise in Detroit, and believes Montgomery will have a true RB1 opportunity with his new team.
Detroit traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for the Texans’ 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, prompting analysts to weigh in on the move and how Detroit will patch the backfield around Jahmyr Gibbs.
Detroit trading David Montgomery to Houston for a fourth-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and center Juice Scruggs, after Montgomery grew unhappy with a reduced role behind Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery had 33 rushing TDs for Detroit over the last three seasons, and the move frees cap space while pairing Gibbs with a younger, cheaper back in Houston.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says Lions RB David Montgomery wants out, and Detroit could trade him for a modest Day 3 pick as Jahmyr Gibbs has become the backfield focal point, with Montgomery posting career-lows last season.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler floated a rumor that Lions running back David Montgomery wants out and Detroit would seek a Day 3 pick, but Montgomery refuted the report on Twitter. The saga follows GM Brad Holmes’ past comments about finding the right fit and Montgomery’s reduced touches behind Jahmyr Gibbs last season. With two years left on his contract, an $8.4 million cap hit this year and $4.9 million guaranteed, a trade could free cap space as Detroit weighs its options ahead of the March 11 NFL league year.
The Packers could gain an edge in the NFC North if Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery leaves amid a tight salary cap (the Lions are about $9.9 million over the cap), with potential savings of up to $6 million depending on timing; Montgomery’s departure would change Detroit’s backfield alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, potentially easing Green Bay’s path against its divisional rival.
The Detroit Lions have five players selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl, including starters Jack Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell, and Amon-Ra St. Brown, with additional alternates. These players have achieved notable performances this season, highlighting the team's talent and success.