Lions' Jack Campbell Backboarded With Neck Injury — SkimNews
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- Jack Campbell was placed on a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter of Detroit's 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, then taken to a local hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury.
- Campbell was face down on the turf and not moving after hitting tight end T.J. Hockenson for his third tackle of the game.
- Dan Campbell said after the game that he had no additional information on the linebacker's condition, adding, "We're thinking about him."
- Detroit Lions teammates and most of the coaching staff surrounded the cart as it carried Campbell off, with medical personnel strapping him to the board and carefully lifting him to a round of applause.
- Campbell was drafted by Detroit with the No. 18 pick in 2023 and last season became the first NFL player in seven years with 150-plus tackles, at least five sacks and three forced fumbles, earning All-Pro selection.
- Campbell signed a four-year contract extension with the Lions last May that runs through the 2030 season.
- Brian Branch and pass rusher DJ Wonnum both suffered concussions earlier in the game, making Campbell one of three key Lions defenders injured in the same contest.
Why it matters: Detroit's defense absorbed three injuries in one game — Campbell's neck injury plus concussions for pass rusher DJ Wonnum and safety Brian Branch — while the linebacker who last season became the first NFL player in seven years with 150-plus tackles, five sacks and three forced fumbles is under contract through 2030.
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