Lions’ Jack Campbell Hospitalized Overnight After Neck Injury/ NEWSLOOKS/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized overnight for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury. The All-Pro was injured early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions said Campbell was alert and breathing when he was transported to the hospital.
Quick Look
- Hospital monitoring: Campbell stayed overnight for continued evaluation of his neck injury.
- Fourth-quarter injury: He was hurt while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.
- Medical response: Personnel immobilized Campbell on a backboard before taking him off the field.
- Initial condition: He was alert and breathing when transported to the hospital.
- Team support: Lions players and most coaches gathered around the cart.
- Career achievements: Campbell earned All-Pro honors last season.
- Contract: His four-year extension runs through the 2030 season.
Deep Look
Campbell Remains Hospitalized for Neck Evaluation
Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell stayed overnight at a hospital Sunday for continued evaluation and monitoring after suffering a neck injury against the Minnesota Vikings.
Campbell was injured early in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 19-15 victory. The Lions said he was alert and breathing when taken to the hospital.
“We’re thinking about him,” coach Dan Campbell said.
Medical Personnel Immobilize Linebacker on Field
Jack Campbell remained face down and motionless on the turf after making his third tackle of the game on Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson.
Medical personnel evaluated him before securing him to a backboard and carefully lifting him onto a cart as spectators applauded.
Detroit’s entire team and most of its coaching staff surrounded the cart before Campbell was transported off the field for further evaluation.
All-Pro Linebacker Signed Extension Through 2030
The Lions selected Campbell, a former Iowa standout, with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
He earned All-Pro recognition last season after becoming the first NFL player in seven years to record more than 150 tackles, at least five sacks and three forced fumbles in a season.
Detroit signed him in May to a four-year contract extension that runs through 2030.
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