Updated November 2, 2026, 5:50 p.m. ET
The Detroit Lions lost one of their star defensive players, Jack Campbell, to a scary neck injury during the team’s Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke at length about the star linebacker’s injury during a press conference on Monday, November 2.
The Lions had provided an update on Jack Campbell’s status about a half-hour before Dan Campbell’s press conference was scheduled to begin.
“Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital,” the Lions wrote in a statement posted on social media. “Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family, we will not be sharing any further information at this time.”
Here’s the latest on Jack Campbell’s status, as well as a way to watch Dan Campbell’s press conference on Monday, during which the coach discussed the injury and what the linebacker means to the Lions team.
Watch: Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell Talks Jack Campbell
What Dan Campbell said about Jack Campbell’s injury
Dan Campbell did not provide a concrete update on Jack Campbell’s status, but reiterated to reporters that the news was “positive” during his press conference.
“It’s positive,” said the coach. “Your prayers are working. Please keep doing that. We’ll leave it at that, so keep praying for him. But it’s positive.”
Dan Campbell also made it clear that he could not provide any additional information on Jack Campbell’s condition when asked by reporters.
“I can’t, so I won’t,” he said.
The Lions coach made it clear that the team “knows what’s going on” and that he had assessed the situation with the captains.
He also revealed to reporters that he had the chance to visit Jack Campbell and his family in hospital, as well as other Lions players.
“I had to go see him last night,” Dan Campbell said. “It was good, it was positive. I got to see his parents, talk to his wife. You know, everyone’s in a good mood. It’s about healing. It’s a little setback. It’s family. They’re very positive, so it’s good in that regard.”
The Lions coach was also asked what exactly Jack Campbell means to the team as a player and person.
“I don’t even know if I can put it into words,” Dan Campbell said before adding. “He’s trustworthy, he’s dependable. He’d give you his jersey. He’s just all heart, all effort. He’s just an incredible person. Down to earth, very genuine. There’s not a man on this team that doesn’t respect Jack Campbell and care about him.”
Jack Campbell injury update
The Lions have provided few details on Jack Campbell’s condition since his injury. Their most recent update on his status, ahead of Dan Campbell’s press conference, came at 2:31 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, when they said “preliminary indications are positive” in discussing the linebacker’s health.
“Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital,” the Lions wrote in a statement posted on social media. “Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family, we will not be sharing any further information at this time.”
Prior to that, the Lions’ most recent update came at 7:08 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1, when the team said Campbell was “resting and will remain at a local hospital this evening for continued evaluation and monitoring.”
Dan Campbell initially didn’t have an update on the defensive star’s status during his postgame press conference.
“Thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family,” the coach said. “He is taken care of. We have no new information.”
What happened to Jack Campbell?
Campbell was injured while confronting Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson in the fourth quarter. Campbell hit the veteran tight end in the hip with his helmet and remained on the ground after the play.
Campbell received treatment from training staff and medical staff after his injury and a cart eventually arrived to take him off the field. He was then loaded onto the cart via a backboard and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Campbell’s Lions teammates knelt and looked worried as the 26-year-old linebacker was treated by medical staff. Aidan Hutchinson, Edge’s edge rusher, was among those crying as play was halted.
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