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NFL-Lions linebacker Campbell has full movement in lower body after injury
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 being carried off during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. His update is encouraging after he was taken to hospital following a serious-looking injury.
The 26-year-old was hurt in the fourth quarter at Ford Field while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, and lay motionless before being taken for treatment. The Lions said preliminary indications were positive on Monday; Campbell, a team captain and 2023 first-round draft pick, said he remains optimistic but knows recovery will take work.
In short
- Campbell has full lower-body movement after his injury.
- He is making progress with upper-body movement.
- The Lions said initial indications were positive.
Explained simply
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are American football teams in the NFL, the top professional league in the United States. Linebackers such as Jack Campbell defend against both running and passing plays, and often tackle opponents carrying the ball.
Campbell joined Detroit in 2023 as a first-round draft pick and is a team captain. His injury drew attention because he was taken from the field for hospital treatment, and his recovery may affect the Lions’ defence as well as his own return to playing.