What happened to Jack Campbell? Latest injury updates on Lions LB

The Detroit Lions will face the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 without linebacker Jack Campbell after he suffered a severe neck injury during the team’s Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell was left motionless on the field and removed on a backboard as teammates looked on. In a statement released Wednesday, Nov. 4, he said he had full movement in his lower body and was making progress toward regaining movement in his upper body—an update described as more specific than earlier, preliminary reports. On Nov. 7, the Lions placed him on injured reserve, signaling a longer road to recovery. Earlier, Lions coach Dan Campbell said Campbell was improving during a Nov. 3 radio appearance. The injury occurred after Campbell tackled Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, and medical staff responded immediately.