Lions Jack Campbell injury update
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) on the field due to an injury after a tackle of Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (not in the photo) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell sent a heartfelt message to Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, who was carted off the field with a scary injury in their game Sunday, Nov. 1.
The Lions’ Pro Bowl linebacker was taken off the field on a stretcher during the Week 8 game after he was hurt while trying to tackle T.J. Hockenson.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell started his presser by talking about the injury to Lions LB Jack Campbell pic.twitter.com/9MPNH4pHCI
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“We’re all thinking and praying for Jack Campbell,” O’Connell said after the game. “I asked Dan after the game if he had any update. He didn’t have much of one, but it’s definitely something that you hate seeing.
“Still hard to talk about the result when you see something like that.”
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Campbell and defensive end Eric O’Neill both hit Hockenson at the same time and Campbell appeared to get bent backwards as he fell to the ground. Campbell was motionless on the field as he was attended to.
Jack Campbell Is Still Down. Here's Another Look At The Injury.
It Looks Like It Could Be A Spine, Neck, Or Head Injury, And There Hasn't Been Much Movement Since.
Everybody, Please Keep This Man In Your Prayers. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/gfqSgyEkAu
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) November 1, 2026
In his own postgame remarks, the Lions’ head coach, Dan Campbell, said Jack Campbell “is being taken care of. We don’t have any new information. We’ll keep you updated as this goes.”
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Another Lions linebacker, Derrick Barnes, was also unaware of his teammate’s condition when he spoke to reporters after the game.
“I don’t know even know what’s going on, but I’m going to be there to support him,” Barnes said. “When you see your brother go down like that, there’s a fire that gets lit … that says it’s time to go, really.”
"I don't know even know what's going on, but I'm going to be there to support him."
Derrick Barnes said he was stunned and emotional as Jack Campbell was taken off on a cart. The Lions linebacker took pride in making the proceeding fourth down stop and winning the game, saying… pic.twitter.com/OAg10FdRvT
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 1, 2026