Some potential scary news for the Detroit Lions and Jaymir Gibbs.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs suffered a hamstring injury during practice Monday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The injury’s severity is unknown.
However, Coach Dan Campbell suggested Wednesday that he’s optimistic about Gibbs’ hamstring injury, ESPN’s Eric Woodyard reports. “I think we’re gonna be fine here,” Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket. “So, I think we’ll be good.”
Dan Campbell didn’t get into details or provide a timeline, merely hinting at general optimism. Gibbs left Monday’s practice early with a hamstring injury, 27 days before Detroit’s season opener at the Rams. While unlikely to practice for at least the next week or two, Gibbs seemingly has a chance to be ready for the season opener.
Gibbs was a key contributor to the Lions’ offense as a rookie in 2023, racking up 1,261 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns to earn Pro Bowl honors and finish fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
The 5-foot-9, 200-pounder also played an important role in the postseason, recording 238 scrimmage yards and three scores in three games.
Gibbs is expected to operate as one of Detroit’s top backs alongside veteran David Montgomery, who rushed for over 1,000 yards last season.
The second-year running back out of Alabama will aim to be ready for the Lions’ first regular-season contest on Sept. 8 when Detroit hosts the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler
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