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‘He’s putty still’: Lions try to untap RB’s elite athleticism after lost season

But the biggest thing from me to Vaki is -- when you have a player with the talent level -- he’s explosive. He’s fast. He’s smart. He’s physical, and so, he’s putty still."

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs Gets High Praise from NFL Exec, 'No One Like Him With the Ball in His Hands'

One NFL coordinator believes Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs stands alone among his current peers.

Jahmyr Gibbs expected to be Lions' 'bell cow' running back in 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs, the floor is yours. One season after the Detroit Lions increased his role in the offense, the team doubled down on making him a focal point by trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans this offseason.
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‘Love every possession’: Lions’ RB coach challenges new back to embrace No. 2

Tashard Choice spent his NFL career as a backup. Now he's using that experience to shape Isiah Pacheco's mindset in Detroit.

Tashard Choice Explains New 2026 Goal For Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions have given the keys to the offense to Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026.

Texans' new backfield centers on former Lions running back

David Montgomery, Woody Marks and the RB3 battle headline the Texans' biggest running back questions before the 2026 season.

'Explosive' Sione Vaki will have chance to win Lions' backup running back job

Detroit Lions coaches are pushing Sione Vaki to develop as a runner as he competes for the backup running back job.

Why the Number 182 Could Define the Lions’ Season

A new analysis explains how the Detroit Lions could replace David Montgomery's workload during the 2026 season.

The numbers prove Detroit Lions can't afford to believe the biggest myth in football

Detroit Lions shouldn't buy into one of football's biggest myths. I tracked all 98 running backs drafted from 2020-2024, and the numbers make a compelling case for why Jahmyr Gibbs is worth every penny.