DETROIT, MI. (THECOUNT) — Jack Campbell, the Detroit Lions linebacker who suffered a serious neck injury during Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings, shared an encouraging recovery update Wednesday, Nov. 4, confirming he has full movement in his lower body and is regaining movement in his upper body.
In his first public statement since being hospitalized, Campbell said he was encouraged by the progress he has made in a short period of time. He acknowledged that more work lies ahead but said he remains optimistic and is taking his recovery one day at a time.
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“I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body,” Campbell said. “I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic.”
Campbell was injured during the Lions’ 19-15 victory over Minnesota on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Ford Field. He went down after making a tackle on Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson early in the fourth quarter and remained motionless on the field as medical personnel treated him.
Medical staff secured Campbell to a backboard before he was carted off the field and transported to a hospital for evaluation of a neck injury. The Lions later confirmed he was being monitored at a local hospital, with preliminary indications described as positive.
Campbell specifically thanked the athletic trainers and emergency medical personnel who responded on the field, as well as the medical teams at Henry Ford Hospital and the Lions organization for their care and support.
He also expressed gratitude to his family, teammates, coaches and fans, saying the outpouring of prayers and encouragement had meant more than words could express. Lions head coach Dan Campbell and several teammates visited him during his hospitalization.
STATEMENT FROM JACK CAMPBELL
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
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 4, 2026
The linebacker also credited his Christian faith with helping him through the ordeal, writing that his faith in God had never been stronger. He said he trusts in God’s plan and intends to approach the challenges ahead with the same toughness, resilience and grit he associates with Detroit.
“Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers,” Campbell wrote. “We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough.”
Campbell, 26, was selected by Detroit with the 18th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa. He earned first-team All-Pro recognition last season and has become a key member of the Lions’ defense.
Neither Campbell nor the team has announced a timetable for his return to football. His latest statement focused on his recovery and the progress he has made since the injury.
The injury occurred at Ford Field in downtown Detroit, where the Lions hosted Minnesota on Nov. 1. The map below identifies the stadium where the incident occurred.
Google Maps: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
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