Lions linebacker Jack Campbell reports full lower-body movement as recovery progresses
Jack Campbell said he has regained full movement in his lower body and remains optimistic about his recovery, while Lions coach Dan Campbell promised further updates.
Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell released a statement on Wednesday indicating that he has "full movement" in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with his upper-body mobility. He described himself as "very optimistic" about his recovery and thanked fans, family, medical staff and the Lions organization for their support.
Campbell suffered the injury on the first play of the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 1, when his head appeared to strike the tight end’s hip during a tackle. He was taken to Henry Ford Hospital, where he remains under observation.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the status of Campbell’s condition is improving every eight to ten hours and that the team will provide another update after his media appearance on Wednesday afternoon. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and other teammates said they kept the injured linebacker in their thoughts during the team’s comeback win.
Wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery noted that the locker room has dealt with the emotional impact of the incident but emphasized that the players are preparing and playing in the spirit of Campbell’s work ethic.
Campbell’s contract, signed in May, runs through the 2030 season and makes him one of the highest-paid linebackers in the league.