Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated the team hopes to have a large number of players back after the last preseason game, including running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Campbell told the media on Tuesday afternoon that the objective is to get Gibbs going “next week,” adding that “he’s trending the right way.”
Detroit’s final preseason game is on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, after which they get two weeks off before opening the season at home against the Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Gibbs had a hamstring injury early in training camp, and numerous other players have been out with ailments.
Campbell expects several other players to return following the Steelers game on Sunday.
These players include Dan Skipper, Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and Malcolm Rodriguez. He also stated that they may get the DT DJ Reader up and running.
Campbell expressed no concern about Terrion Arnold, who is expected to return to practice next week, and stated that Ennis Rakestraw is back at practice today.
“We’re going to get a whole group of guys back, hopefully Sunday, then they’ll get next week’s practice before the Rams,” Campbell joked.