The Detroit Lions are now participating in OTAs in preparation for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Lions are looking to rebound after a terrible 2025 season in which they failed to qualify for the playoffs.
On Wednesday, the Lions received a crucial contract update on a important player of their defense: linebacker Jack Campbell, who made the news himself.
“What’s up One Pride Nation, Jack Campbell here. I just want to let you guys know that I signed my extension and am looking forward to returning. I’m looking forward to being here for a long time. Now it’s time to go win a Super Bowl. Campbell said, “Go Lions,” according to a video published on the Lions account on X, formerly Twitter.
Ian Rapoport, an NFL insider for the NFL Network, validated the news of a contract extension.
According to a source, the Lions have struck a four-year deal with star linebacker Jack Campbell. According to Rapoport on X, there will be no fifth-year option, but a large-money deal instead.
Campbell has established himself as a prominent linebacker for the Lions in his first few years with the team, having been selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft and playing a key role in Detroit’s comeback over the last several years.
The Lions will now hope for more consistency and injury luck than they had in the 2025 season, which was a setback following their 2024 run as the first seed.
Their 2026 season is scheduled to begin in September.
