Detroit Lions, former Iowa football LB Jack Campbell agree to new deal
Former Iowa All-American Jack Campbell is staying in Detroit. The linebacker has agreed to a new deal.
The pipeline from the Iowa Hawkeyes to being the very best of the best at their positions in the NFL got stronger today. Former Iowa football All-American linebacker Jack Campbell, a first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, going No. 18 overall to Detroit, has agreed to a new deal that keeps him with the Lions .
One of the best young linebackers in the game, questions were bubbling up as to whether the Lions, a team with an abundance of young talent, could keep him home. The deal, which is being reported to be a new contract, opposed to the fifth-year option, is a four-year deal. 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 ā Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 21, 2026 In three seasons in the NFL, Jack Campbell has already proved he is one of the best linebackers in the league. He is coming off his best season, totalling 176 total tackles, three forced fumbles, and five sacks. He also earned First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for his efforts during the 2025 season.