Hold In Highlights Design Flaws in NFL Contracts The Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs has been absent from practice for five days, his apparent hold in a stark reminder of the messy process surrounding player contracts in the NFL.
This situation is a microcosm of a larger issue: as contracts reach their end dates, players are increasingly seeking new deals that reflect their growing value to their teams.
The NFL's contract structure is complex and often negotiated behind closed doors.