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Jahmyr Gibbs news
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The gist
Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 59- and 16-yard touchdowns in the Lions' final camp practice. He's now the clear bell cow after Isiah Pacheco's injury, with MVP buzz.
Background
Jahmyr Gibbs is a running back for the Detroit Lions who has been a Pro Bowler in each of his first three seasons. The Lions traded David Montgomery and signed Isiah Pacheco, but Pacheco was placed on IR, leaving Gibbs as the clear lead back. Gibbs has been rested during the preseason and is expected to take on a huge workload.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026CBS Sports predicts Gibbs as the most likely running back to be named All-Pro for the first time.
- Aug 30, 2026Coach Dan Campbell says he's comfortable with Jacob Saylors as Gibbs' backup if Isiah Pacheco can't play in Week 1.
- Sep 1, 2026Isiah Pacheco is placed on IR, and reports say Gibbs could take 80-85% of rushing snaps.
- Sep 1, 2026Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano says Gibbs will end the 13-year streak of QBs winning MVP.
- Sep 2, 2026Gibbs runs for 59- and 16-yard touchdowns in the Lions' final camp practice.
- Sep 2, 2026CBS Sports' Douglas Clawson predicts Gibbs will break Chris Johnson's record for most scrimmage yards in a season.
- Sep 3, 2026Gibbs is named Fox Sports' preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
- Sep 3, 2026Gibbs is ranked No. 9 on the NFL Top 100 list, up 18 spots from last year.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- CBS Sports' Douglas Clawson predicts Gibbs will break Chris Johnson's single-season scrimmage yards record.
- Expert
- Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano believes Gibbs will end the 13-year streak of quarterbacks winning MVP.
- Caution
- Some analysts note the Lions' offensive line is 'healthy-ish' and that Gibbs' workload could be a concern.
Still unverified
The prediction that Gibbs will break Chris Johnson's record is a bold prediction, not a certainty. The MVP talk is speculative.