Lions place LB Jack Campbell on injured reserve
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions placed linebacker Jack Campbell on injured reserve due to a neck injury sustained in last week’s game against the Vikings; he remains hospitalized but is showing progress in movement.
- Campbell confirmed he has full movement in his lower body and is improving in his upper body mobility.
- Trevor Nowaske is set to start in Campbell’s place, joining Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez in the linebacker lineup.
- The Lions signed cornerback Nick Whiteside from the practice squad, who previously played nine games for the team last season but has not appeared in 2026.
- Defensive end Anthony Lucas and running back Jabari Small were elevated from the practice squad in corresponding roster moves.