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Lions’ Jack Campbell making progress on movement in upper body after injury during game

Lions’ Jack Campbell making progress on movement in upper body after injury during game

Summary

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell said he has regained full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body after a serious neck injury during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. He remains hospitalized and said he is optimistic about his recovery.

Key Facts

  • Campbell was injured while making a tackle in the Lions’ win over the Vikings on Sunday.
  • Medical staff treated Campbell on the field for nine minutes before taking him to a Detroit-area hospital.
  • In a statement on Wednesday, Campbell said he had full movement in his lower body and was making progress with movement in his upper body.
  • Campbell said he remains hospitalized and is taking his recovery one day at a time.
  • Lions coach Dan Campbell praised Jack Campbell’s character and said he had earned the respect of his teammates.
  • Jack Campbell was named an All-Pro last season and is in his fourth NFL season.
  • Campbell signed a four-year contract extension with the Lions in May worth $81 million.
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