Lions Star Jahmyr Gibbs Spots Sharks in San Francisco After Playoff Miss
SAN FRANCISCO — The pads are off, the locker room is cleared, and Jahmyr Gibbs is trading the gridiron for the Golden Gate. After the Detroit Lions’ rollercoaster 2025 season came to a screeching halt—finishing 9-8 and missing the postseason cut—the Pro Bowl running back didn’t waste time sulking. He jetted off to the West Coast with his longtime girlfriend, Nicole Anderson.
Anderson, a model and real estate agent who has become a fixture in the Lions’ cheering section, gave fans a peek into their off-season getaway on Sunday. The couple, joined by Anderson’s parents, spent the day at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay. No touchdowns here—just sharks, jellyfish, and some much-needed downtime.
Off-Season Mode: Activated
The transition from Ford Field to vacation mode was swift. In an Instagram story that quickly circulated among the Lions’ faithful, Anderson shared a collage of the group exploring the aquatic exhibits. The vibe was casual—a stark contrast to the high-stakes pressure of the NFL regular season.
Gibbs kept it low-key in a white hoodie and black shorts, blending into the crowd. Anderson opted for a chic, layered look: a white top under a black jacket, paired with blue denim and a bun. It’s a rare public sighting of the couple with her parents, signaling that things are serious for the pair who have been linked since Gibbs’ rookie year.
This isn’t their first stop since the season ended. Just last month, Anderson turned heads with vacation snaps from Hawaii, debuting a new blonde look before returning to her signature brunette style for the San Francisco trip.
The “Bread” Incident & Fan Favorites
It wasn’t all aquatic life. Anderson showed the lighter side of their trip with a candid snap of some uniquely shaped breads, captioning it, “These breads r u kidding omg.” It’s this kind of relatable, unfiltered content that has built her a following of over 170k on Instagram.
Fans have grown used to seeing Anderson on the sidelines. In January, she posted a throwback to the Lions’ late-season clash against the Los Angeles Rams. She stunned in a custom outfit featuring Gibbs’ new jersey number, “0”—a switch he made for the 2025 season that had jersey sales spiking across Michigan. That game, a high-octane 41-34 shootout in Week 15, saw Gibbs find the end zone twice, even if the season didn’t end with the playoff berth Detroit craved.
“We know the standard. Nine wins isn’t enough in this building anymore. We have to reset, recharge, and come back hungry. The work starts now.” — Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions Head Coach (Following Week 18)
What’s Next for Gibbs and the Lions?
While Gibbs enjoys the California coast, the Lions front office is facing a critical spring. Missing the playoffs after the highs of the 2023 and 2024 campaigns is a wake-up call. The offense remains potent—Gibbs rushed for over 1,000 yards again this season—but defensive lapses cost them key games against the Rams and Seahawks.
Expect Gibbs to return to OTA workouts in April. Until then, he’s recharging his batteries, one aquarium visit at a time.
