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Sports · November 4, 2026

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell issued a statement on Wednesday regarding his recovery from a neck injury sustained during a Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell confirmed that he has regained full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body. The All-Pro defender, who was carted off the field after a collision, expressed optimism about his recovery and thanked supporters for their prayers and outreach.

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  • Jack Campbell issued a statement on Wednesday regarding his health.
  • Jack Campbell has full movement in his lower body.
  • Jack Campbell is making progress with movement in his upper body.
  • The injury occurred during a game against the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Jack Campbell was carted off the field following the injury.

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  • Jack Campbell was strapped to a backboard and remained on his stomach for several minutes during the incident.
  • Jack Campbell is 26 years old.
  • The Lions announced on Monday that Campbell was recovering at a local hospital.
  • The Lions initially described preliminary indications as 'positive'.

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