Lions Add Veteran Linebacker as Jack Campbell Recovers

WHO:

detroitlions.com - Jack Campbell is a Detroit Lions linebacker, team captain, and leader on the defense.

detroitlions.com - Head coach Dan Campbell visited Jack Campbell at the hospital and spoke with his parents and wife.

Heavy NFL - Jimmy Rolder, another Lions linebacker, suffered a hamstring injury during the game.

Heavy NFL - Brian Branch suffered a concussion, according to the article’s description of Dan Campbell’s comments.

Daily Mail Sports - Jack Campbell was described as an All-Pro linebacker; Minnesota Vikings player TJ Hockenson was involved in the tackle attempt.

WHAT:

detroitlions.com - Jack Campbell was injured while making a tackle on the first play of the fourth quarter in Detroit’s 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

detroitlions.com - Campbell was taken to a local hospital for evaluation of a neck injury and continued to rest and recover there.

detroitlions.com - The Lions said preliminary indications were positive and that they would not share further information out of respect for Campbell and his family.

detroitlions.com - Dan Campbell said the hospital visit was “positive,” called the injury a “small setback,” and said the family was in good spirits.

detroitlions.com - Dan Campbell said Jack Campbell’s presence would be missed and described him as “trustworthy,” “dependable,” “all heart and all effort,” and “very genuine.”

detroitlions.com - Dan Campbell said the team would acknowledge Campbell’s injury while preparing for its next opponent.

Heavy NFL - The Lions signed a linebacker with 77 games of experience after Campbell’s injury.

Heavy NFL - The Lions also lost Jimmy Rolder for the remainder of the contest because of a hamstring injury.

Daily Mail Sports - Campbell was left motionless on the turf after attempting to tackle TJ Hockenson.

WHERE:

detroitlions.com - The injury occurred at Ford Field in Detroit, during a game against the Minnesota Vikings.

detroitlions.com - Jack Campbell was evaluated at a local hospital.

detroitlions.com - Detroit’s upcoming opponent was the Miami Dolphins.

WHY:

detroitlions.com - Campbell was taken to the hospital because of a suspected neck injury sustained while making a tackle.

Heavy NFL - The Lions signed an experienced linebacker following injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder.

HOW:

detroitlions.com - The Lions issued a statement saying Campbell was resting and recovering; the team withheld further details.

detroitlions.com - Dan Campbell asked people to keep Jack Campbell in their thoughts, saying, “Your prayers are working. Please continue to do that.”

Lions captain Jack Campbell suffered a neck injury tackling Minnesota, and was hospitalized for evaluation. Coach Dan Campbell said the visit was positive, with preliminary indications also encouraging. Detroit signed an experienced linebacker after Campbell and Jimmy Rolder were injured.