{
  "id": 241020,
  "title": "Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Makes First Practice Appearance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/lions-rb-jahmyr-gibbs-makes-first-practice-appearance",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-06T23:45:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/lions-rb-jahmyr-gibbs-makes-first-practice-appearance-12294390"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit Lions' star running back Jahmyr Gibbs took part in his initial practice session on Thursday. The 24-year-old, regarded as one of the NFL's premier running backs, is in the midst of contract talks with the Lions organization. Gibbs, who signed with the team last week, made his debut at practice but declined to converse with reporters following the session. Adam Schefter, an ESPN NFL insider, hinted during an interview on \"The Pat McAfee Show\" that a resolution to Gibbs' contract could be reached within the next 24 hours. As a No. 11 selection in the 2023 draft, Gibbs has been a Pro Bowl pick for three consecutive seasons. In 2025, he amassed 243 carries for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns, along with 77 catches for 616 yards and an additional five touchdowns, ranking fifth in total yards from scrimmage that season, behind only Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, and James Cook. The Lions are set to kick off their 2026 campaign with a Week 1 showdown against the New Orleans Saints on September 13.",
  "summary": "Detroit Lions superstar running back Jahmyr Gibbs made his first appearance at training camp practice on Thursday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs practiced for the first time.",
    "24-year-old running back in contract talks with Lions.",
    "Potential contract resolution within 24 hours per ESPN insider."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gibbs' swift practice debut and impending contract resolution suggest the Lions are prioritizing his integration into the team ahead of their season opener against the New Orleans Saints.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Dan Campbell Sends Clear Message on Jahmyr Gibbs at Lions Practice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/dan-campbell-sends-clear-message-on-jahmyr-gibbs-at-lions-practice",
        "published": "2026-08-08T16:35:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}