After being carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Vikings under frightening injury circumstances, Lions linebacker Jack Campbell released a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
The 2025 first-team All-Pro and Butkus Award winner wrote in his statement "I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body."
STATEMENT FROM JACK CAMPBELL
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 4, 2026
My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express.
I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such…
Lions fans and fans around the NFL community have been patiently waiting for this fantastic update from
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Jack Campbell's full statement
My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express.
I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better.
My faith in God has never been stronger. I know He has a plan for me, and I trust in that plan. I know there may be challenges ahead, but with my faith, my family, and so many people in my corner, I know we’ll get through this.
I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field. I know those were difficult moments, and I’m incredibly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and care you showed me. The way you handled everything and looked after me when I needed it most is something I’ll never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I also can’t say enough about the incredible care I’ve received from the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Lions medical staff. They’ve been amazing to me and my family throughout this process, and I’m truly grateful for everything they’ve done.
To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I’m proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of people.
One thing I’ve learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That’s exactly how I’m going to approach this challenge.
Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough.
God is good. My faith is strong.
Jack Campbell
Campbell's injury appeared to happen on the first play of the fourth quarter as Campbell tackled Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.
After the play, Campbell lay face down and motionless on the Ford Field turf. Eventually, Campbell was placed on a backboard, carefully lifted, and then carted off the field. The Lions initially reported that Campbell had been transported to a local hospital where he was set to be evaluated for a neck injury.
The Lions announced on Sunday evening that Campbell was resting and would remain in a local hospital overnight for continued evaluation and monitoring.
On Monday, Detroit said in a statement that preliminary indications were positive.
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