Lions HC Dan Campbell: Jahmyr Gibbs to Become ‘Bell Cow’ Back in 2026

In the early part of his career, Gibbs and David Montgomery formed a potent tandem backfield, but the Lions traded Montgomery to the Houston Texans.

Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a 5-yard touchdown against Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter in the game at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 20, 2025. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell says running back Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be the Lions’ bell cow back.

In the early part of his career, Gibbs and David Montgomery formed a potent tandem backfield that earned them the nickname “Sonic” and “Knuckles,” respectively. But the Lions traded Montgomery to the Houston Texans, and as a result, will have to lean on Gibbs more. Campbell said at OTAs on Thursday that he is confident in Gibbs’s previous success and ability to handle the workload.