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Dan Campbell Weighs Adjustments as Jahmyr Gibbs Leads, David Montgomery's Role Shrinks

Detroit is exploring two-back packages to reinsert Montgomery without reducing Gibbs' workload.

Overview

  • Through 14 games, Gibbs has about 200 carries for roughly 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Montgomery has 136 carries for about 635 yards and eight scores.
  • Campbell praised Montgomery's professionalism in handling a diminished role and said he regularly evaluates ways to increase the veteran's touches.
  • Coaches have discussed two-back sets and tagging select plays for Montgomery during Gibbs-led series, with limited recent pairing of six snaps against Los Angeles, including a 1-yard wildcat touchdown.
  • Montgomery's usage has fallen versus last season, with 49 fewer carries and 48 fewer offensive snaps through the same point, as Gibbs has started every game in 2025.
  • Montgomery is due $6 million in 2026 with no guarantees, raising questions about his roster future after this season.