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A terrifying and concerning injury occurred during the Week 8 matchup involving the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, as linebacker Jack Campbell was taken off the field after lying motionless on the ground.
Early in the fourth quarter, Campbell tackled Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. Campbell appeared to bend backward awkwardly while making the play and then remained on the turf without moving as medical personnel came out to tend to him.
Teammates and coaching staff surrounded the Lions linebacker as personnel checked on him. Aidan Hutchinson was visibly emotional as cameras captured him in tears while medical personnel attended to Campbell.
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Campbell was ultimately immobilized on a backboard and then carted off the field. According to reports, the Lions' linebacker was being transported to a nearby hospital and being evaluated for a neck injury.
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Campbell, 26, is in his fourth season with Detroit after the team drafted him No. 18 in the 2023 NFL Draft.
In his career, he's tallied 445 combined tackles, 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and 10 passes defended. He achieved first-team All-Pro honors and was a Pro Bowl selection last season.
Detroit prevailed in the game, 19-15, to give the Vikings their first loss of the NFL season. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 153 yards and a touchdown, while Jared Goff threw for 176 yards and a touchdown to Jameson Williams.
The Lions improved their record to 5-2 with the victory. Campbell had three tackles before his horrific injury occurred.
Details about his injury situation are still forthcoming after those scary moments in the game. According to Lions beat writer Jeremy Reisman, head coach Dan Campbell said he didn't have any new updates on the All-Pro linebacker during his postgame media session. He expressed his thoughts and prayers for him and his family.
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