Jahmyr Gibbs is holding in. The Lions running back said Monday that he won't return to practice until the team addresses his contract demands. "Only time will tell" when that happens, Gibbs said, offering nothing concrete on a timeline.
This is a leverage play. Gibbs produced last season and knows it. He wants an extension that reflects his value, and Detroit hasn't met his number yet. The hold-in keeps pressure on the front office without crossing into a full holdout that could cost him money.
The Lions face a choice. They can cave and get him extended before training camp ramps up, or they can wait him out and risk chemistry issues heading into the season. Gibbs isn't going away quietly, and both sides are dug in for now. How long this stalemate lasts depends on whether the team blinks first.