Lions beat Vikings as Campbell suffers neck injury

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 01:31 · Archive

Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell sustained a neck injury in the fourth quarter of a 19-15 win over Minnesota on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions secured a 19-15 victory against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but the result was overshadowed by a serious injury to All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell. Campbell was injured early in the fourth quarter while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. He became unresponsive and was observed face-down on the turf, nodding his head and moving slightly before medical personnel arrived.

Medical staff spent approximately ten minutes attending to Campbell on the field, immobilising him on a backboard before transporting him off on a cart. The entire Lions team and most of the coaching staff surrounded the cart as it left the field. Campbell was alert and breathing when taken to hospital for evaluation.

The Lions announced that Campbell was staying overnight at hospital for continued evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury. Coach Dan Campbell said in his postgame media session: 'Let me start with this, thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family. He's being taken care of. We don't have any new information. We'll keep you updated as this goes.' Campbell, a former Iowa star drafted 18th overall in 2023, was named All-Pro last season after recording over 150 tackles and at least five sacks and three forced fumbles.

How it is being reported

• Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell staying overnight at hospital with neck injuryCampbell was injured in the fourth quarter vs. Minnesota.WILX · 2 Nov, 01:08
• Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell staying overnight at hospital with neck injuryDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions say Jack Campbell was staying overnight at a hospital for continued evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury. The All-Pro linebacker was placed on a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter of a 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Campbell was alert [...]Woodtv · 2 Nov, 00:51
• Lions’ Jack Campbell carted off field after injuryDETROIT — The Detroit Lions secured a 19-15 victory against the Minnesota Vikings, extending their winning streak in a home game overshadowed by a fourth-quarter injury to All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell. Campbell sustained the injury during a tackle in the final period and was carted off the…9And10News · 1 Nov, 23:47

In this story: Jack Campbell · Detroit Lions · Minnesota Vikings · T.J. Hockenson · Dan Campbell

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