Lions honor Jack Campbell with win after neck injury: ‘We owed it to him’

Lions honor Jack Campbell with win after neck injury: 'We owed it to him'.

Key points

• The Detroit Lions took the field in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins without a key member of their defense – Jack Campbell.
• The Lions escaped Miami with a 19-9 win over the Dolphins, but it was clear that Jack Campbell was still top of mind.
• Aidan Hutchinson informed CBS Sports' Melanie Collins that it wasn't hard to secure motivated this week, pointing out that it was weird without Jack Campbell in meetings.
• 4, thanked his caregivers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and the Detroit Lions medical staff.
• An encouraging update on Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell after he left Sunday's game after a scary collision.

Lions honor Jack Campbell with win after neck injury: 'We owed it to him'. Nick Brinkerhoff USA TODAY. Jack Campbell has full movement in lower body after scary collision.

Notably, an encouraging update on Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell after he left Sunday's game after a scary collision. Campbell has full movement in his lower body and continues to improve.

Notably, the Detroit Lions took the field in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins without a key member of their defense – Jack Campbell.

It marked the Lions' first contest since the linebacker suffered a terrifying neck injury during the team's Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The injury left Campbell laying on the field motionless before being carted off the field on a backboard as emotional teammates looked on.

Campbell issued a statement regarding his condition on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He remarked that he has movement in his lower body and was making progress towards regaining movement in his upper body. It was an encouraging update that extended beyond the generic ones provided earlier in the week.

In practice, the Lions escaped Miami with a 19-9 win over the Dolphins, but it was clear that Jack Campbell was still top of mind.

"A lot of what we remarked was win No. 6 for 46, " Dan Campbell remarked to journalists. "And we did that today. We obtained that done."

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On Nov. 7, the Lions confirmed they were placing the linebacker on injured reserve. It's a reminder that Campbell has a long way to go in his recovery, but he remains determined to obtain back on the field, according to CBS Sports' Melanie Collins.

"He is determined to get back on this football field, telling Dan Campbell: 'Just make sure the house is taken care of until I can get back, '" Collins documented on the CBS broadcast of the game.

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Dan Campbell spoke his team's effort against the Dolphins, telling reporters after the game that they wanted to win for Jack Campbell.

Notably, the head coach observed multiple times how proud he was of the team, especially given the circumstances.

"Kinda felt like we owed it to him in a sense, " Dan Campbell remarked, referencing Jack Campbell. "It's all we could do. He'll take the prayers, but he doesn't want the pity. He didn't want wasting time thinking regarding it. Certainly doesn't want us to not play our best ball and lose a game. So that's what we could do. And we wanted to honor him."

According to The coach additionally, the situation is tough as you want to talk regarding it and can't simply brush it under the rug – saying that wouldn't be fair as Jack Campbell means too much to them. And that was evident after the game.

"Jack, we love you brother, " Hutchinson remarked. "We know you're watching. Miss you, man." Is Jack Campbell still in the hospital?

Campbell remains hospitalized, but continues to improve, according to CBS Sports' Melanie Collins. According to Collins remarked on the pregame broadcast that Campbell, while he doesn't want any tears or sympathy, he does want to obtain back on the field.

Campbell on Wednesday, Nov. 4, thanked his caregivers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and the Detroit Lions medical staff. Lions wear Jack Campbell's jersey to Week 9 game.

For context, a number of Lions players honored Campbell ahead of the team's Week 9 contest by wearing his jersey to Hard Rock Stadium – home of the Miami Dolphins.

Linebackers Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez and K.J. Britt were among the players wearing Campbell's jersey. Kelvin Sheppard, the Lions defensive coordinator, additionally sported the No. 46 jersey. Check out the photos. What is Jack Campbell's condition?

Campbell confirmed in an official note on Nov. 4 that he has full movement in his lower body. He is continuing to create progress with movement in his upper body.

It was the first concrete update on Campbell's condition since the injury occurred on Sunday, Nov. 1. Prior to Campbell's statement, the team had issued more general updates, saying that preliminary results were positive. Is Jack Campbell paralyzed?

As his updates indicate that he has avoided full paralysis from the neck down, campbell appears to have avoided the worst fears that immediately followed his injury. Campbell remarked he has "full movement in my lower body" and was working to regain upper-body movement as part of his recovery. Latest Jack Campbell injury update.

Jack Campbell has been placed on injured reserve, the Lions confirmed on Nov. 7.

Dan Campbell previously provided small update on Jack Campbell's status during a Tuesday, Nov. 3, radio appearance on 97.1 The Ticket.

When addressing the Lions' preparation for Week 9, "It's not easy because he's always going to be on our minds over here, " Dan Campbell remarked of Jack Campbell. "The good news is he is improving."

Notably, the Lions coach created it clear he is providing his players with updates concerning Jack Campbell's status through the team's captains.

"I think the thought of him – knowing he's doing better, and I've kept the captains up to date, and they've let the other guys know its good news, " Dan Campbell remarked, referencing how players were reacting to the situation. "I think that helps everybody just get a better handle on all this."

Campbell additionally went on that he is trying to keep his players focused on their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins, expressing concern that "bad things can happen" if players aren't able to be all-in on their gameday responsibilities.

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Campbell went down with a neck injury after tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.

He stayed down as the training staff and medical personnel surrounded him and a cart arrived. Campbell was loaded onto a backboard before the cart took him off the field. He was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury after exiting the team's Week 8 win over the Vikings.

For context, the Lions confirmed late Sunday night that Campbell was resting and was scheduled to remain in a local hospital overnight for continued evaluation and monitoring.

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Campbell's medical diagnosis has not yet been created public. Medical experts reached by USA TODAY did point out the uniqueness of Campbell's post-injury symptoms, saying that delayed recovery of upper-body movement could be associated with central cord syndrome. It's a rare medical condition common in individuals with spinal injuries who have fallen forward and land on their forehead and extend backward, similar to the action exhibited by Campbell's head and neck at impact.

"I think it's great news (if it's central cord syndrome) because it's an incomplete spinal-cord injury, " neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch remarked, "and if he's already recovering as quickly as reported, then it's quite possible he can make a full recovery."

Jack Campbell issued a statement, via the Lions' X account on Nov. 4. Here it is, in its entirety.

Taken together, the developments around lions honor Jack Campbell with win after neck injury: We owed it point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.