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Detroit Lions post update for injured LB Jack Campbell
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The Detroit Lions pushed themselves into second place in the NFC North with their 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. Detroit (5-2) sits just one game behind Minnesota (6-1) for the division lead and currently owns the head-to-head tiebreaker as a result of its win. But today, none of the Lions’ focus is on their potential playoff push.
Linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a scary neck injury against the Vikings on Sunday. While attempting to tackle Minnesota tight end TJ Hockenson, Campbell’s head collided with Hockenson’s waist. He remained down for several minutes before being stretchered off the field.
On Monday, Detroit offered an update on Campbell’s condition. The organization did not elaborate on his status beyond revealing preliminary indications are positive. Campbell. As of now, he’s resting and recovering at the hospital.
Campbell, 26, was a first-round pick of the Lions (No. 18 overall) in 2023. The former Iowa Hawkeye standout made his first Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro status in 2025 by recording 179 tackles, nine tackles for loss and five sacks across 17 starts. He also forced three forced fumbles and tallied four pass defenses, showcasing his prowess in the pass game.
Detroit battles the Miami Dolphins at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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