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T.J. Hockenson Breaks Silence After His Play With Jack Campbell Results in Neck Injury

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson gives his take on Lions' Jack Campbell, as his contact with the linebacker resulted in the neck injury…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:16 PM

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T.J. Hockenson expressed prayers and support after a tackle resulted in a serious neck injury for Jack Campbell.
The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 despite losing Campbell early in the fourth quarter.
Hockenson and Campbell both played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes before being drafted by the Lions.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson spoke out with sympathy and prayers after Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a serious neck injury trying to tackle him. The frightening incident took place during the early fourth quarter of Detroit's 19-15 victory over Minnesota.

Hockenson noted their shared background as former Iowa Hawkeyes players and former Lions draft picks. Despite the critical defensive loss, the Lions held on to win, though Campbell's injury is expected to test Detroit's linebacker depth ahead of their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins.

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