Jack Campbell injury update
Detroit Free Press • • sports
Key Points:
- Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a serious neck injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings and was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
- Campbell remained on the field for over 10 minutes before being taken off on a stretcher, and the Ford Field crowd fell silent as players from both teams knelt in prayer.
- Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed concern but had no new updates on Jack Campbell's condition postgame, while teammates emphasized support for Campbell and his family.
- The injury occurred during a tackle involving Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, and Campbell had been a key defensive player, leading the Lions with 54 tackles in their 4-2 start.
- The Lions also faced multiple injuries in the game, including starting safety Brian Branch and defensive end DJ Wonnum with brain injuries, and cornerback D.J. Reed with a hip injury.
