Report-Lions Get Bad News on RB Jahmyr Gibbs After Leaving Practice With….
Following a hamstring injury sustained during practice, running back Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions may be sidelined for an extended period of time.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gibbs was hurt during the team’s August 12 practice. After leaving practice early, medical personnel were assessing him for a leg injury. In their first preseason game, the Lions already experienced another significant offensive injury; however, there is yet little information available regarding the extent of Gibbs’ injury.
Upon selecting the Lions with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Gibbs became an integral part of the offense. In addition to adding 316 receiving yards and a touchdown, he ran for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. His efforts helped lead the Lions to their first division title in thirty years and an NFC Championship game.
With his sights set on being just the fourth player in NFL history to record 1,000 receiving yards and 1,000 running yards in a single season, Gibbs is even more ambitious for his sophomore year.
Gibbs told ESPN, “A lot of great receiving backs have done that.” “That was done by Christian McCaffrey. We’ve been tight, [Alvin Kamara]. And Marshall Faulk has succeeded. Wish I could be in that
Gibbs became a key member of the offense after being selected by the Lions with the 12th overall choice in the 2023 draft. With his 945 yards of rushing and 10 touchdowns, along with his additional 316 receiving yards and one touchdown, he helped lead the Lions to their first division title in thirty years and an NFC Championship game appearance.
With regard to his second season, Gibbs has even higher standards for himself. He states that he hopes to become the fourth player in NFL history to record 1,000 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a single campaign.
“Many outstanding wide receivers have accomplished that,” Gibbs stated to ESPN. Christan McCaffrey has fulfilled that. It has been close, [Alvin Kamara]. It was completed by Marshall Faulk. That seems good to me.
