Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Bijan Robinson's $51 million guaranteed extension with the Atlanta Falcons is 'certainly not gonna hurt' the team's contract negotiations with star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs, a three-time Pro Bowler, has missed five consecutive practices at training camp but remains a key figure in Detroit's backfield. 'Only time will tell' when Gibbs returns, he stated, adding, 'It's not about that' when asked if a new deal is required for his return. Campbell emphasized the importance of Gibbs to the team, stating, 'Every day that goes by, that's another day that you feel like you miss with him.' Gibbs holds the NFL record for most touchdowns scored in a player's first three seasons (49), and his teammates, including Jameson Williams, advocate for him to become the league's highest-paid running back.

Williams praised Gibbs, saying, 'Nobody close. He's the best.' Both sides are working toward a long-term deal to keep Gibbs in Detroit beyond the 2027 season.