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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell neck injury

First reported Nov 1, 7:09 PM ET · Latest Nov 1, 7:13 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 1, 7:31 PM ET

Where things stand

Jack Campbell was taken to a local hospital after sustaining a neck injury during a fourth‑quarter tackle in Detroit’s 19‑15 win over Minnesota, the team said, and the Lions expressed thoughts and prayers for him, The Guardian reports. The Lions later announced that Campbell is resting and will remain hospitalized overnight for continued evaluation, Yahoo Sports reports.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The team confirmed Campbell will stay in the hospital overnight for further assessment.

Every report, newest first

  1. Detroit Lions Release Encouraging Jack Campbell Update Following Scary Injury — Yahoo Sports

    The Detroit Lions announce that Jack Campbell is resting and will remain hospitalized overnight for continued evaluation following his neck injury.

  2. Lions shaken after All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell taken to hospital with ‘scary’ neck injury — The Guardian

    26-year-old injured making tackle in fourth quarter Linebacker treated for nearly 10 minutes on field Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell sustained a neck injury and was taken to a local ⁠hospital after being injured during the fourth quarter of his team’s…

Questions

  • The severity of the neck injury and Campbell’s expected recovery timeline have not been disclosed. Open

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More: background

Campbell, a 26‑year‑old All‑Pro linebacker for the Detroit Lions, suffered the injury while making a tackle late in the game. He received on‑field treatment for about ten minutes before being transported to the hospital.

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