Lions Teammates Share Support After Jack Campbell’s Hospital Stay

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell left the team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with an injury.

Newsweek - CBS reported that Jack Campbell sent a message to Lions coach Dan Campbell while recovering from a neck injury.

Heavy NFL - Lions edge rusher sent Jack Campbell a heartfelt message after Detroit’s win over Miami; the excerpt does not name the edge rusher.

NY Post - Jack Campbell’s teammates wore his No. 46 jersey when they arrived at the stadium for the game.

Pride Of Detroit - Lions owner Sheila Hamp, coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, and Lions players addressed the team after the win.

Pride Of Detroit - Dan Campbell said, “I’m so proud of you guys. I am unbelievably proud,” and said, “I love this team.”

Pride Of Detroit - Sheila Hamp said she had seen Jack Campbell “a couple days ago” and that he was worried about his teammates.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Detroit defeated the Miami Dolphins 19-9 and held them out of the end zone.

Heavy NFL - The Miami game was Detroit’s first without Jack Campbell after his injury.

Heavy NFL - Detroit’s win over the Minnesota Vikings preceded the injury.

Newsweek - Jack Campbell sent a message to Dan Campbell from the hospital.

NY Post - Jack Campbell’s locker was set up with his jersey.

Pride Of Detroit - Dan Campbell awarded the game ball to Jack Campbell.

Pride Of Detroit - Hamp told the players and coaches, “This has been a hugely emotional week,” and praised them for sticking together.

Pride Of Detroit - Sheppard thanked players for supporting him and said, “It was my turn to have y’all.”

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Lions’ injury incident occurred on the Ford Field turf.

Pride Of Detroit - Hamp and the coaches spoke in the postgame locker room.

WHY:

Pride Of Detroit - The Lions focused on preparing for Miami after receiving increasingly positive updates about Campbell’s condition.

Pride Of Detroit - The team’s rallying message was to prepare and play as Jack Campbell would, with “ruthless devotion and an unstoppable work ethic.”

HOW:

Pride Of Detroit - Lions management recognized the players’ perseverance through the difficult week after the 19-9 victory.

Detroit defeated Miami 19 to 9, keeping the Dolphins out of the end zone despite Jack Campbell’s absence. Recovering from a neck injury, Campbell sent coach Dan Campbell a message from the hospital. The Lions awarded Campbell the game ball, honoring teammates’ perseverance through an emotional week.