Erin Andrews opens up on the difficulty of reporting Jack Campbell’s injury: ‘You don’t want to misspeak’

Erin Andrews faced the daunting task of informing Fox’s viewers about Jack Campbell’s condition during a crucial moment in Sunday’s Lions-Vikings game. With limited information, she had to navigate the delicate balance of providing real-time updates while respecting the privacy of the player and his family. Andrews shared with the podcast Calm Down with Erin and Charissa that the experience of attending ambulance rides with her own husband, former NHL center Jarret Stoll, who had endured multiple serious injuries during his career, amplified the emotional weight of the task.

She admitted feeling emotional, especially when she received a text from a Lions fan, who had experienced a severe injury himself and was a devoted fan of the team, asking about the severity of Campbell’s situation. With no definitive information at hand, Andrews emphasized the challenging nature of her role, which obliges her to deliver accurate information to a wide audience while avoiding missteps.

She acknowledged that the pressure to get it right is immense, and the last thing she wants is to mislead viewers while trainers are still attending to the player. Fellow colleague Jay Glazer reached out to Andrews after the game, reminding her that such injuries are an inherent risk in a sport built on violent, bone-jarring tackles.

Andrews highlighted the awkwardness of her position, as she had to report on the incident without pestering team officials for updates and without saying anything that could later be proven incorrect.