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Barry Sanders’ Presence Driving Lions’ Backfield Success

Sanders has become a regular presence around the Lions facility since recovering from his 2024 heart attack, mentoring RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, both on pace for 1,000-yard seasons. “Every time he’s at the game, I just want to show out,” Gibbs said. Montgomery added, “It gives us a standard to live up to… to run with the authority he ran with."