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Lions’ Jack Campbell making progress on movement in upper body after injury during game
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has regained full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body after a serious neck injury. His update is encouraging, though he remains in hospital and says work lies ahead.
The 26-year-old was injured while making a tackle against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and received nine minutes of treatment on the field before being taken to hospital. A team captain and All-Pro last season, Campbell is in his fourth NFL year and signed an $81m, four-year extension in May.
In short
- Jack Campbell has full movement in his lower body.
- He is making progress with upper-body movement.
- The Lions linebacker remains hospitalised after a neck injury.
Explained simply
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are teams in the National Football League, the top American football league. Jack Campbell is a linebacker, a defensive player who tackles opponents and helps stop their attacks.
Campbell is a key player for Detroit: he is a team captain and was named an All-Pro last season, an honour recognising leading players at their positions. He is in his fourth NFL season and signed a four-year contract extension with the Lions in May. His injury matters to the team because it affects a prominent part of its defence, while his recovery is also a personal health concern.