Lions Linebacker Jack Campbell Remains in Hospital After Neck Injury
The Detroit Lions reported positive preliminary medical updates on their first-team All-Pro linebacker following a hard hit during Sunday's loss to Minnesota.
By Kevin Iyer ·
Jack Campbell remains hospitalized in the Detroit area after suffering a neck injury during the Lions' game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The team released a statement on Monday confirming that preliminary medical indications are positive. The Lions said they are withholding further details to respect Campbell and his family. The 26-year-old linebacker is currently resting and recovering at a local hospital.
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with 14:48 remaining on the clock. Campbell attempted to tackle Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. Lions teammate Jimmy Rolder hit Hockenson from the opposite side at the same moment. Campbell lay motionless on the ground for nine minutes while medical staff immobilized him and strapped him to a board.
Campbell entered the game with three credits on the board. He has recorded 57 tackles this season. That number follows a career-high 176 tackles last year. He was named a first-team All-Pro for that performance. He is now in his fourth year as a professional.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff watched the play unfold from the sideline. Goff described the situation as scary because it reminded him of Campbell's role as a husband and father. He said the team is praying for Campbell's recovery. Goff noted that Campbell is tough enough to handle the challenge. The Lions did not provide an expected timeline for Campbell's return to play.
