The Detroit Lions don't plan to ease Jahmyr Gibbs back into things when he returns from his hamstring injury on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed on Friday the rookie running back will play in Week 7, adding he's "going to need to take the load" of the work out of the backfield.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefterLions' HC Dan Campbell told reporters that rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs will play vs. the Ravens and added this: "Certainly I think he's going to need to take the load of (the work)….I'd like to say we're going to be careful with him, but the reality is we need him.