# Jack Campbell reveals encouraging update in first words since frightening injury

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jack-campbell-reveals-encouraging-update-in-first-words-since-frightening-injury/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:45:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T06:07:41+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/sports/jack-campbell-reveals-encouraging-update-in-first-words-since-injury/
- Topics: Health, Medicine, Software, Technology, World

## Key points

- Campbell reports full lower-body movement.
- Upper-body movement is improving.
- The Lions linebacker says he remains optimistic.

## Summary

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body after suffering a neck injury during Sunday’s game. His update offers encouragement as he recovers, while he says work remains.

The 26-year-old was hurt tackling Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson early in the fourth quarter and was taken to hospital. Campbell thanked his family, teammates, club staff and medical teams, including those who treated him on the field and at Henry Ford Hospital. A 2023 first-round pick, he was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler last season, recording 176 tackles; this season he has 57 in seven games.

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