The Detroit Lions’ Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings stalled after the first play of the fourth quarter, when the Lions All-Pro linebacker appeared to limp after tackling Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson. On the play, Campbell seemed to be leaning back.
Campbell was on the ground for more than five minutes while medical officers tended to him, before he was taken off a stretcher with his head up, along with all his limbs. There was no immediate update on Campbell’s status from the team, and we will update this post as we get any information on Campbell’s status.
What’s the latest on Jack Campbell’s injury?
UPDATE 4: The Lions announced Sunday night that Campbell is resting and will remain in a local hospital overnight for continued evaluation. No further update on his status has been provided. Here’s the team’s latest full statement:
UPDATE 3: Campbell provided some additional details during his post-game appearance on Lions radio.
UPDATE 2: After the game, Dan Campbell said the team had no new information about Jack Campbell’s injury.
“Thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family,” Campbell said. “He is being taken care of. We don’t have any new information.”
UPDATE: The Lions announced that Campbell was taken to a local hospital.
Campbell is clearly one of the Lions’ most valuable players, as he is an All Pro, and is receiving a huge four-year, $81 million extension this offseason.
While we await more updates, if you’re the praying or wishing type, the entire Campbell family could use your thoughts.