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After splitting reps with David Montgomery for the first three seasons in Detroit, Gibbs is set to star in a solo role in 2026. With veteran Isiah Pacheco beginning the season on IR, the Lions' top backup options are 2025 undrafted free agent Jacob Saylors (2 career carries) and 2024 fourth-rounder Sione Vaki (7 career carries).

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Gibbs moves to workhorse role with weak backup depth behind him in 2026.

Gibbs transitions from a split-rep role with David Montgomery over three seasons to a workhorse role in 2026. With veteran backup Isiah Pacheco on IR and remaining backups limited to undrafted free agent Jacob Saylors (2 career carries) and 2024 fourth-rounder Sione Vaki (7 career carries), Gibbs is positioned to handle the bulk of carries. Gibbs expressed confidence in the expanded role, saying 'I guess I'm getting most of the carries. I feel good. It's nothing I haven't done before.'

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