Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell carted off field, evaluated for neck injury at hospital
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off the field on a backboard after sustaining a neck injury during the game against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Campbell was injured while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson early in the fourth quarter, with medical staff immobilizing him on the field before transport to a local hospital.
- The injury compounded a difficult day for Detroit, which already lost pass rusher DJ Wonnum and safety Brian Branch to concussions earlier in the contest, alongside teammate Jimmy Rolder's hamstring injury.
- Defensive star Aidan Hutchinson appeared distraught and rallied teammates as the entire coaching staff and roster surrounded the cart supporting Campbell during his departure from the field.
- With Campbell sidelined, Detroit must assess its linebacker depth and utilize alternatives including Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Trevor Nowaske to fill the void in the middle of the defense.
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NFL Lions linebacker Campbell carted off to hospital
The Lions announced the details after Campbell was placed onto a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter after being evaluated by medical personnel. Campbell was injured after making his third tackle of the contest by stopping Minnesota tight end TJ Hockenson. He was prone face down on the field and not moving. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in his comments immed…
Tears from teammates as immobilized Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell carted off field and hospitalized - NEW YORK TIMES POST
There was a serious and heartbreaking scene at Ford Field on Sunday when linebacker Jack Campbell was left motionless following a violent collision on a tackle, leading to him being removed on an immobilized cart. After the play, when it became clear Campbell was in distress, trainers and doctors rushed onto the field. This page [...]
Tears from teammates as immobilized Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell carted off field and hospitalized
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off at Ford Field with a neck injury after a violent tackle and transported to a local hospital. Aidan Hutchinson was visibly emotional.
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