June 3, 2021
Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that the Lions have an interest in signing Gurley,
Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISIn addition to Campbell, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and assistant coach Duce Staley have been actively talking about the possibility of Gurley joining the running back room in Detroit. Campbell stressed that the Lions' strong interest in Gurley doesn't indicate a lack of confidence in
D'Andre Swift or
Jamaal Williams. It's not clear how the carries would shake out if all three backs were on hand, but Detroit has been one of the few teams interested in Gurley and a deal seems like it could be hammered out soon.