LionsThursday, November 5
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body
The Daily Southfield team
If you've been waiting on word about Jack Campbell, here it is. In a statement Wednesday, the Lions linebacker said he has full movement in his lower body and is "continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body." He added, "I know there's still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic." He hurt his neck against the Vikings on Sunday, and WLNS reports he was taken off the field on a backboard.
Jack Campbell leads the Lions in tackles
- 57
- combined tackles, most on the team
- 62
- consecutive games played since 2023
- $81 million
- contract extension signed in May
- 18th
- overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
Source: WLNS 6 News
Coach Dan Campbell said hearing it from Jack himself "means a lot", and that his status is changing "every eight hours, 10 hours in a good way." On how to honor Jack this week, the coach said the team has to be "locked in and ready to go".
- Campbell remains in the hospital
- Counseling resources are available to Lions players
- He thanked Henry Ford Hospital and the Lions' medical staff
Lions are 5-2 and the Dolphins are 1-6 heading into Sunday
| Lions | Measure | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wins | 1 |
| 2 | Losses | 6 |
Source: Mix 95.7
Derrick Barnes still wants his own conversation with Campbell, but he and his teammates feel relieved. Detroit (5-2) plays Miami (1-6) on Sunday.