Jack Campbell: Lions breathe ‘sigh of relief’ after LB gives encouraging injury update
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Detroit Lions players were encouraged after linebacker Jack Campbell gave an update about the neck injury he suffered during Sunday’s NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings.Read more trending news Campbell, 23, was injured on the first play of the fourth quarter while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, the Detroit Free Press reported. His head appeared to hit Hockenson’s left hip.The fourth-year player fell to the ground and was motionless on the turf, according to the newspaper. He was taken to an area hospital.Campbell released a statement through the Lions on Wednesday, noting that he had full movement in his lower body and was making progress with upper body movement, ESPN reported.“I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body,” said Campbell, who remains hospitalized. “I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic.