Jahmyr Gibbs suits up for Lions practice Thursday - NBC Sports
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has returned to practice after missing the start of training camp. While his contract status remains unresolved, his participation is viewed as a positive development for the team's offense.
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Player participation in training camp is critical for team preparation and performance in the upcoming NFL season.
There’s been no word of an agreement on a new contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but there has been a change to his approach to practice at training camp.
Multiple reporters at Thursday’s practice sent word that Gibbs was in uniform and taking reps during early drills. After the walkthrough period of practice came to an end, Gibbs moved to a side field to do individual work. It is the first time that Gibbs has been on the practice field since camp started last month.
Gibbs is looking for a contract extension and that was seen as the reason why he was not participating in practices with the rest of the team. Gibbs said that was not the case in brief comments to reporters earlier this week, but declined to say why he wasn’t practicing or when he might get on the field.
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