Closing in on three-year deal?
Gibbs (back) and the Lions have made substantial progress on a three-year contract extension that would make him the highest-paid running back in the league, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports Thursday.
According to Schultz, a deal could get done as soon as Thursday. Gibbs has been limited to conditioning work in practice amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Lions, but the star running back could begin practicing as soon as a deal is reached, assuming his minor back issue is behind him. In order to become the NFL's highest-paid running back, Gibbs would need to exceed the three-year, $66.75 million contract Bijan Robinson signed with the Falcons on Tuesday, which included $51 million guaranteed.
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Jahmyr Gibbs
Working off to side Thursday
Gibbs (back) took part in the Lions' walk-through and stretch Thursday before taking part in conditioning work on a side field during practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Present for practice
Gibbs (back) was in uniform and taking reps during the early walkthrough portion of Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Tyler Conklin
Activated off PUP list
The Lions activated Conklin (knee) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Sione Vaki
Leaves with eye injury
Vaki (eye) exited Monday's practice early, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Still not practicing
Gibbs (back) was present but not in uniform for Monday's practice, Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News reports.
Brock Wright
Likes new OC's system
Wright (neck) has been taking part in training camp, Jacob Richman of MLive.com reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Coach downplays absence
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that he's "not even sweating" Gibbs' absence from training camp amidst contract negotiations, though Campbell also noted that the running back is dealing with minor back discomfort, ESPN.com's Eric Woodyard reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Not practicing Thursday
Gibbs (contract) remained absent from practice Thursday, Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Not practicing, awaits new deal
Gibbs is not participating in Wednesday's training camp practice due to his desire for a contract extension, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Tyler Conklin
Lands on PUP list
The Lions placed Conklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Sunday.