Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs says NFL issued drug test shortly after standout Christmas Eve performance

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is having a strong rookie season. The former Alabama football star has rushed for 872 yards in 13 games so far this year.

On Sunday, Gibbs delivered another solid performance, rushing for 80 yards and scoring two touchdowns in a win over the Minnesota Vikings. The Christmas Eve victory clinched the division title for the Lions for the first time since 1993.

After the game, Gibbs returned to his locker and found an unexpected message from the NFL stating that he had been randomly selected for a league-issued drug test.

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores on a 14-yard touchdown run in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Gibbs has been a key part of the Lions' turnaround this season. He has provided a good compliment to veteran running back David Montgomery.

Gibbs also caught four passes for 20 yards during Sunday's win.

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A post to Gibb's Instagram Story showed a note taped to a locker requesting his immediate presence at the "drug-testing area."

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 24, 2023. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

"You have been selected by the NFL drug-testing program's Independent Administrator to complete a performance enhancing substances test today," the notice reads. "Please report to the drug-testing area ASAP to