Overview
- At the NFL Meetings this week, Dan Campbell said Jahmyr Gibbs can play receiver and will be used split out more in 2026.
- Detroit reshaped its offensive staff by replacing offensive coordinator John Morton with Drew Petzing and hiring Mike Kafka as passing game coordinator.
- Gibbs already produced like a hybrid threat in 2025 with 77 catches for 616 yards plus 1,223 rushing yards and 18 total touchdowns.
- The Lions finished 9-8 in 2025 and missed the playoffs, which prompted leadership to seek more ways to unlock the offense.
- The expanded role remains a plan that will be installed during offseason work and tested as the 2026 season approaches.