Detroit says the early signs are encouraging for Jack Campbell, who stays in hospital after a frightening neck injury in Sunday's win over the Vikings.
The Detroit Lions have delivered some welcome news after a frightening moment on Sunday: the early signs for linebacker Jack Campbell are positive. The 26-year-old suffered a neck injury during the Lions' win over the Minnesota Vikings and was taken from the field by cart to a hospital.
Campbell went down after making a tackle, and medical staff worked on him for nine minutes on the field. The stadium fell quiet as trainers and doctors attended to him. Players from both sidelines were visibly shaken, many standing together or kneeling as they waited for word.
Once he was stabilized, Campbell was transported to a nearby medical facility for further treatment. He remains in the hospital for the time being, and the club has said it will not share any more details on his condition for now.
For a moment, the result of the game hardly mattered. The Lions got the win, but the focus afterward was on Campbell's recovery. The positive early update is a relief to teammates, opponents and fans alike, and the NFL community will be watching for further news as he continues to receive care.
