Jack Campbell injury updates: Lions star carted off after lying motionless after play
The Detroit Lions are locked in a tight NFC North battle this Sunday with the Minnesota Vikings. And now the Lions are worried about one of their defensive stalwarts as well. Linebacker Jack Campbell was taken off the Ford Field playing surface on a stretcher, after a scary scene unfolded late in the second half. […]
In a tense NFC North matchup on Sunday, Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was stretchered off the field after suffering a frightening injury late in the second half. Campbell was engaged in a tackle early in the fourth quarter, when a collision left him lying motionless on the turf at Ford Field. The crowd at the game fell silent, and several teammates kneeled beside him, visibly affected by the incident.
The video of the play shows Campbell teaming up with a teammate to tackle a throw underneath to tight end T.J. Hockenson from quarterback Kyler Murray. The Lions' team quickly rushed to Campbell's side, expressing concern and support. He was stabilized and removed on a stretcher, with Detroit players coming to comfort him before he left the field.
The situation is still unfolding and will be reported on as additional information becomes available.
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