Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell will remain hospitalized overnight after suffering a neck injury during Sunday’s 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced.
Medical staff took Campbell off the field on a backboard after a fourth-quarter tackle. The Lions did not provide any in-depth updates on Sunday evening.
“We’re thinking about him,” said Lions coach Dan Campbell, who has no relation to the linebacker.
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Fans in Detroit cheered for Campbell as first responders lifted him onto a cart and drove him off the field. He did not provide any thumbs up in response. The Lions have not confirmed whether or not he has feeling in his extremities.
“Jack Campbell is resting and will remain in a local hospital tonight, for continued evaluation and monitoring,” the team said in a statement. “The team will provide further updates as we have them.”
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