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Sports · November 1, 2026

Lions LB Jack Campbell carted off on a backboard early in fourth quarter

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off the field on a backboard during a Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The injury occurred early in the fourth quarter while Campbell was making a tackle on Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. After the game, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed the linebacker was receiving medical care and remained hospitalized overnight for evaluation. The team has since identified the issue as a neck injury.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Jack Campbell was carted off the field on a backboard.
  • The injury occurred during a game against the Minnesota Vikings.
  • The incident took place early in the fourth quarter.
  • The injury happened while Campbell was making a tackle.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Jack Campbell remained in the hospital overnight for evaluation.
  • The injury is being evaluated as a neck injury.
  • Campbell went limp after a collision with teammate Eric O'Neill while tackling T.J. Hockenson.
  • The Lions won the game 19-15.
  • Campbell was on the ground for approximately 10 minutes before being moved.

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