Jack Campbell injury update: Detroit Lions head coach says linebacker continues to improve

Head coach Dan Campbell provides linebacker injury update

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) is injured against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The head coach of the Detroit Lions provided an update Friday on linebacker Jack Campbell’s serious injury.

Jack Campbell is recovering from a neck injury suffered in the second half of Sunday’s win over the previously undefeated Vikings at Ford Field. He tackled tight end TJ Hockenson then remained on the turf for several minutes.

He was eventually removed from the field while strapped to a board of the medical cart. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

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The Lions team is providing daily updates on Jack Campbell’s recovery. The linebacker and his family even posted an update on the team’s social media page on November 4.

During a press briefing on Friday, November 6, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that Jack Campbell’s recovery continues to improve and the team owes it to him to win the game against the Miami Dolphins on November 8.

“Jack continues to improve, which is great news,” Dan Campbell said. “How would he prepare? How would he play? These are the standards for us going into this game. We owe it to him.”


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