DETROIT – The Detroit Lions and star linebacker Jack Campbell have agreed to a new contract extension after originally declining his fifth-year option.
Campbell broke the news himself on Thursday (May 21), saying on X, “What’s up, One Pride nation? I just want to let you guys know that I signed my extension to be back. I’m excited to be here long term. Now it’s time to go win a Super Bowl.”
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Source: Jack Campbell pic.twitter.com/UAWFkvPqC8
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 21, 2026
The Lions exercised the fifth-year option on running back Jahmyr Gibbs but declined the option for the linebacker.
Gibbs’ option is valued at $14.29 million for the 2027 season.
Campbell’s option was projected at $21.925 million, a figure that would have ranked among the league’s highest salaries for off-ball linebackers.
The NFL posted on X that Campbell will be signed through the 2030 season.
Lions sign LB Jack Campbell to contract extension through 2030 season. pic.twitter.com/ZVvEqxyJan
— NFL (@NFL) May 21, 2026
National Insider for the NFL Network, Ian Rapoport, posted to X that the terms of the agreed extension will be four years without a fifth-year option.
The #Lions and star LB Jack Campbell have agreed to terms on a 4-year deal, source said. No fifth-year option, just a big money contract instead. pic.twitter.com/juhWWtyJqy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 21, 2026
Campbell’s original option was projected at $21.925 million, a figure that would have ranked among the league’s highest salaries for off-ball linebackers.
Campbell’s future still in focus
Campbell, 25, is coming off a standout 2025 season in which he earned first-team All-Pro honors and his first Pro Bowl selection.
He led the team with 176 total tackles while adding nine tackles for loss, five sacks, and four passes defended.
Campbell earns All-Pro honors despite uncertain future
Linebacker Campbell is coming off a standout 2025 campaign, earning first-team All-Pro honors and his first Pro Bowl selection.
He led Detroit with 176 tackles while adding nine tackles for loss, five sacks, and four passes defended.
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