The Detroit Lions share Jack Campbell's current status after suffering a scary injury on Sunday as his evaluation continues.
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[Detroit Lions](/nfl/detroit-lions) linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off the field during the club's 19-15 Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings after sustaining an apparent neck injury. It was a scary moment, as Campbell's teammates surrounded him with tears in their eyes as it appeared he was not moving his extremities before he was taken off the field and taken to the hospital.
The Lions shared an official update on the 26-year-old's current status. It's said that Campbell [will remain in the hospital overnight](https://x.com/Lions/status/2117046054247952671) for further evaluation by doctors. The organization claimed that he is resting and will provide updates when more information is at hand.
“Jack Campbell is resting and will remain in a local hospital tonight for continued evaluation and monitoring,” the Lions posted on X. “The team will provide further updates as we have them.”
Campbell recorded three tackles before sustaining the injury. He appeared to have sustained some kind of neck or back injury while attempting to bring down Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson. Campbell immediately lay on the ground after the hit before being stretchered off the field.
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Jack Campbell first joined the Lions as a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He made an immediate impact and has served as a consistent defender within Detroit's front seven. Campbell has started in 53 of his 58 games for the club. Including Sunday's game, the former Iowa Hawkeye has accumulated 459 combined tackles (239 solo), 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries throughout his career.
_This story is currently developing, and more information will be available soon._