Detroit Lions coach says Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to be the team’s bellcow in 2026, anchoring the offense as the focal point after a breakout 2025 season.

Gibbs set career highs in 2025 with 320 touches (243 rushing, 77 receptions), earning his third straight Pro Bowl and logging the most snaps of his three-year career.

The shift comes after the offseason trade of David Montgomery to Houston, clearing space for Gibbs to shoulder a larger workload.

Across multiple franchises, analyses and updates cover player health and performance, including Micah Parsons’ ACL tear recovery and broader previews of team identities and backfields.

Gibbs frames the heavier workload as a natural progression grounded in his past experience carrying more carries, not a new challenge.

Other interviews explore rookie maturity, OTA approaches, and notable offseason comments from stars and coaches about Cowboys, George Pickens, and contract moves.

Insiders feature a wide range of segments, including questions about Cooper Kupp’s retirement talk and Myles Garrett’s No. 95 assignment for the season.

Isiah Pacheco is discussed as a potential backup option in Detroit, though not positioned to clearly supplant Gibbs’ touches.

Gibbs does not anticipate needing offseason changes, stressing consistency in his routine and preparation.

Broader segments examine league-wide strategies and developments, such as Herbert’s offensive adjustments, Kamara’s OTAs, and the Vikings’ new GM.

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Drew Petzing’s hire as offensive coordinator does not change the plan; Campbell is expected to resume calling plays.