The Detroit Lions and All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell have officially agreed to a four-year contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal secures the star defender in Detroit through the 2030 season, marking a major investment in the team's defensive core.
The extension follows a career-defining 2025 season for Campbell. The former 18th overall pick earned first-team All-Pro honors and his first Pro Bowl selection after a dominant campaign in which he led the Lions with 176 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, and 5.0 sacks. Campbell also recorded three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, solidifying his status as one of the most productive off-ball linebackers in the NFL.
Detroit’s decision to lock up Campbell follows the team’s recent move to decline his fifth-year option for the 2027 season. That option was projected to cost nearly $22 million; by finalizing a long-term extension now, general manager Brad Holmes has secured Campbell's future while maintaining flexibility for the roster. Campbell has been an ironman for Detroit, appearing in all 51 possible games since entering the league in 2023, per @RapSheet.
The move is the latest in a series of high-profile extensions for the Lions, who have prioritized retaining their top draft picks. Campbell joins teammates Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Aidan Hutchinson as core pieces signed to long-term deals. The team is also expected to begin extension talks with other members of their heralded 2023 draft class, including Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta, later this offseason.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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