Lions Decline Campbell's Fifth-Year Option
The Detroit Lions declined the fifth-year option for All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell, impacting his contract status for the 2025 NFL season. This decision makes him eligible for unrestricted free agency following the 2024 season. The Lions retain the opportunity to negotiate a long-term deal with Campbell.
The Detroit Lions did not pick up the fifth-year option for All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell, making him a prospective unrestricted free agent in 2025. This decision affects his contract for the 2025 NFL season. The fifth-year option carried a projected value of $13.3 million, fully guaranteed.
Teams have until May 2 to exercise these options for players drafted in 2021. The Lions initially selected Campbell with the 18th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He earned All-Pro honors in 2023, recording 117 total tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 interception. Campbell’s performance included a career-high 17 tackles in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
The Lions retain the ability to sign Campbell to a new long-term contract before the 2025 league year. They also hold the option to apply the franchise tag to him in 2025 if a long-term agreement is not reached. The projected franchise tag value for linebackers in 2025 sits at approximately $22 million.
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