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Lions determined to ‘honor’ Jack Campbell after scary injury

The Detroit Lions are determined to rally around linebacker Jack Campbell after his scary injury, with teammates and coaches speaking out about how the team is managing to move forward.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:00 PM
Lions determined to ‘honor’ Jack Campbell after scary injury
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Lions plan to honor injured linebacker Jack Campbell by staying locked in for their upcoming games.
  • Jack Campbell was carted off with an apparent head and neck injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.
  • Campbell shared in a statement that he is making progress following the scary injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Lions are focusing on honoring linebacker Jack Campbell as they prepare for their upcoming Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins. Campbell suffered an apparent head and neck injury during Detroit's Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings and was carted off the field, though he released a statement Wednesday confirming he is making progress.

Head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff emphasized the importance of staying locked in and honoring Campbell through focused play. Linebacker Derrick Barnes stated the remainder of the season is dedicated to Campbell, who led the Lions defense with 57 tackles prior to the injury.

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