Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday with a neck injury
Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury suffered during the team's 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Lions said he was resting and recovering and that preliminary indications were positive, but declined to provide further information. Coach Dan Campbell said, “We’re thinking about him.”
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was still hospitalized Monday for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury, while the team reported positive preliminary signs. The Lions said Campbell “continues to rest and recover” at a local hospital. “Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family, we will not share further information at this time,” the team said.
Campbell, an All-Pro, was injured early in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. ESPN reported he was face down and not moving after hitting tight end T.J. Hockenson. Campbell was placed on a backboard and carted off, alert and breathing when taken to the hospital. The team and most of the coaching staff surrounded the cart as it was met with applause. Coach Dan Campbell voiced support for him.
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- The Guardian — Lions’ Jack Campbell remains hospitalized after ‘scary’ neck injury but initial signs are positive
- ESPN — Lions LB Jack Campbell still in hospital, but signs positive - ESPN
- The New York Times — Lions provide update on Jack Campbell’s injury, say: ‘Preliminary indications are positive’
- mensjournal.com — Latest Jack Campbell Injury Update: Detroit Lions Linebacker Remains in Hospital After Terrifying Injury
- hawkcentral.com — Former Iowa star Jack Campbell hospitalized after injury in NFL game
- mlive.com — Jack Campbell remains hospitalized as Lions say latest updates are ‘positive’
Verifier’s note
The Guardian, Men's Journal, Hawk Central, MLive, ESPN, and The New York Times’ Athletic report that Jack Campbell remained hospitalized after a neck injury, consistent with the Lions’ positive preliminary update. NBC News describes an earlier update that he would remain hospitalized that night, rather than reporting the later status.