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Detroit Lions Report Positive Signs for Injured LB Jack Campbell
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In Short: The Detroit Lions said on Monday that preliminary indications are positive for linebacker Jack Campbell, who was hospitalized after a neck injury during Sunday's game.
Campbell was carted off the field and hospitalized after making his third tackle of the contest by stopping Minnesota tight end TJ Hockenson.
The Lions signed Campbell last May to a four-year contract extension worth $81 million, and he was drafted by the team with the number 18 overall pick in 2023.
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters that teammates were able to visit Jack, though he acknowledged there were lots of tests being run, so not everyone could visit.
Campbell's condition was described as positive by multiple team officials, with the Lions stating that he is continuing to rest and recover at a local hospital.
"He's just all heart, all effort. And just an unbelievable person. Down to earth. Very genuine. There's not a man on this team that doesn't respect Jack Campbell and care about him," said one team member.
"Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family we will not share further information at this time," the Lions said in a statement.
"Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital," the Lions said in a statement.
Campbell's teammates and opponents expressed their concern and support, with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and tight end TJ Hockenson sending thoughts and prayers to the injured linebacker.
"Thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday's game.
"Jack’s deal was definitely scary," Goff said, referring to the incident.
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What this adds
The Lions have provided no further details about Campbell's condition beyond the preliminary positive signs.
Campbell's teammates and coaches have emphasized the importance of his recovery and the team's support for him.
What's confirmed
- The Detroit Lions said on Monday that the signs are positive for linebacker Jack Campbell, who was carted off the field and hospitalized overnight with a neck injury.
- "Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family we will not share further information at this time." Campbell was injured after making his third tackle of the contest by stopping Minnesota tight end TJ Hockenson.
- "Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital," the Lions said in a statement.
- DETROIT – The Detroit Lions provided an update Monday on the condition of star linebacker Jack Campbell, who was injured during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
- The Lions on Monday announced "preliminary indications are positive" for Campbell's condition.
- "Thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday's game.
What's still developing
- Campbell was placed onto a backboard by medical personnel and driven off the field during Detroit's 19-15 NFL victory Sunday over previously unbeaten Minnesota.
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- Head coach Dan Campbell pointed to that update at his press conference, which began about 30 minutes after the team released the news.
- “We don’t know anything else at this point. So here’s what I wanna do. We’re gonna take a knee. Now I wanna pray for Jack, and let’s keep him in our thoughts and prayers, man,” he said at the press conference.
- Jack Campbell came into this season coming off of an All-Pro selection last year after racking up five sacks and 176 tackles across 17 starts for Detroit.
- Campbell was down on the ground for well over five minutes as medical officials tended to him, before taking him off on a stretcher with his head supported, along with all of his extremities.
- Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, who was playing the Lions, opened his postgame presser by sending thoughts and prayers to J.C., saying it's hard to even talk about the results after witnessing such a scary scene.
- Hockenson, the Vikings tight end who Jack was tackling on the play, couldn't hold back tears as he sent love to his fellow Iowa guy, saying, "we're competitors but at the end of the day we're on the same team."
- Campbell, 26, lay motionless facing the ground and was surrounded by medical personnel for nine minutes while being immobilized and strapped to a board.