Lions’ Jack Campbell making progress on movement in upper body after injury during game

Linebacker has ‘full movement in lower body’26-year-old was injured making tackle on SundayDetroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has regained some movement in his body after sustaining a serious neck injury during his team’s win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.The 26-year-old was treated for nine minutes on the field after making a tackle during Sunday’s game. Players from both teams were visibly distraught as Campbell received medical attention before he was taken for further treatment at a hospital in the Detroit area. Continue reading…

The linebacker says he has regained some movement after sustaining a serious neck injury during his team’s win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has regained some movement in his body after sustaining a serious neck injury during his team’s win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The 26-year-old was treated for nine minutes on the field after making a tackle during Sunday’s game. Players from both teams were visibly distraught as Campbell received medical attention before he was taken for further treatment at a hospital in the Detroit area.

In a statement on Wednesday, Campbell said he is making progress in his recovery. “I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body,” Campbell, who remains hospitalized, said in the statement. “I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day