Daily DLP: Gibbs, Campbell 5th Year Options Talk - Detroit Lions Podcast

Daily DLP: Gibbs, Campbell 5th Year Options Talk - Detroit Lions Podcast

From The Detroit Lions Podcast by Detroit Lions Podcast

April 29, 2026 · 28 min

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The episode discusses the Detroit Lions' decision to secure Jameer Gibbs on his fifth-year option while declining Jack Campbell's option due to financial implications.

Detroit locks in Gibbs, declines Campbell’s option The Detroit Lions made their first major post-draft decision. Jameer Gibbs is secured on his fifth-year option for 2027 at 14.3 million. Jack Campbell’s fifth-year option will not be exercised. The difference is the math. Campbell’s All Pro season flipped his option into the franchise tag value for linebackers. That one-year number sits at 21.9 million. Detroit will not carry that charge for an off ball linebacker in 2027. The team still controls Gibbs for 2026 on his rookie deal. Picking up his option locks a placeholder for 2027 at a number that is likely below his market. A new contract can supersede it. Expect that conversation before 2027 arrives. Why the linebacker price exploded Option values escalate. A Pro Bowl raises the figure. An All Pro nod pushes it to the franchise tag value. The NFL and NFLPA still group all linebackers together. Off ball players are lumped with edge rushers. That puts Campbell in the same bucket as stars like Micah Parsons and even Miles Garrett if classified that way. It distorts the market for a player who does not rush the passer on every snap. Campbell has earned top status at his role. He…

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