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- Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body while recovering from a neck injury.
- Dan Campbell called the update “good news” and “positive news” and said the Lions were thankful, while Jack Campbell remained hospitalized.
- Jack Campbell was face down on the turf and not moving after his third tackle against T.J. Hockenson; medical personnel placed him on a backboard and carted him off the field.
- Detroit Lions players and most of the coaching staff surrounded Campbell’s cart after it received a round of applause early in the fourth quarter of a 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
- Henry Ford Hospital received Campbell’s gratitude for the care provided by its medical team, while he also praised the Detroit Lions’ trainers and medical staff for their response on the field.
- Jack Campbell was an All-Pro last season, becoming the first NFL player in seven years with 150-plus tackles, at least five sacks and three forced fumbles.
- Detroit Lions signed Campbell last May to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season.
Why it matters: Detroit’s four-year commitment through 2030 makes Campbell’s recovery a material team issue, and his full lower-body movement gives the organization a concrete sign of improvement. Continued hospitalization and ongoing upper-body work also define the current limits of the update: no return date was provided, and his availability remains unresolved.
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