# Campbell has full lower body movement after neck injury

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/campbell-has-full-lower-body-movement-after-neck-injury/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:44:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T05:05:27+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/articles/c9rky3j0p7rvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Health, Medicine, Sport

## Key points

- Campbell reports full movement in his lower body.
- He is progressing with movement in his upper body.
- He was taken to hospital after a head impact during Sunday’s game.

## Summary

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body after a neck injury. His update offers encouraging news about his recovery after he was taken to hospital during Sunday’s NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The 26-year-old was carried off on a stretcher after hitting his head while tackling tight end TJ Hockenson in the fourth quarter. In a statement released by the Lions, Campbell said he remains optimistic, is taking recovery one day at a time and thanked medical staff, coaches and supporters.

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