Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell Says Jack Campbell ‘Doesn’t Want Anyone’s Tears’ Amid Neck Injury

Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell visited his 26-year-old linebacker son, Jack, in the hospital after the latter suffered a neck injury during a game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 1. Jack, who is unrelated to Dan, was seen in good spirits, according to CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins, who reported on November 8 that the team's head coach had seen him in the hospital and confirmed that Jack was improving.

Jack told Collins that he did not want anyone's tears or sympathy and emphasized his determination to return to the football field. The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of Detroit's 19-15 victory against the Vikings, when Jack tackled tight end T.J. Hockenson. Jack expressed his gratitude to his family, fans, and medical personnel for their support, crediting them for his progress, including regaining full movement in his lower body and making strides in his upper body recovery.