Jack Campbell Retains Full Movement in Lower Body

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was taken to hospital after suffering a neck injury in Sunday's match against the Minnesota Vikings. At the start of the fourth quarter of the game, which the Lions won 19-15, Campbell remained on the field face down and motionless after a hit on Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson.

After an initial assessment by the medical team, the 26-year-old player was strapped to a board and carefully loaded into an ambulance. Spectators on the field applauded in support. Most of the team's players and a large part of the coaching staff gathered around the vehicle.

In a statement on Wednesday, Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress in his upper body. Thanking those who sent messages of love, prayers and support to him and his family, the player also expressed his gratitude to the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Lions medical staff.

Campbell said he is facing a potentially difficult process but remains optimistic. It was also noted that in May the player signed a contract extension with the Lions running through 2030.