Lions Take Jack Campbell to Hospital After Neck Injury

The Detroit Lions faced a concerning injury situation against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday when linebacker Jack Campbell was removed from the field on a backboard after suffering an injury during a fourth-quarter tackle. Detroit medical personnel attended to Campbell before he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of a possible neck injury.

The incident occurred early in the fourth quarter after Campbell went down while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. The play resulted in a 10-yard gain, but Campbell remained on the ground without moving after the tackle, according to NBC Sports.

Medical personnel immediately rushed to assist Campbell. Players from both teams took a knee while medical staff evaluated him on the field.

Campbell was immobilized on a backboard before being carried off the field. Several Lions players approached him during the evacuation.

The situation also prompted an emotional reaction from Detroit teammates. Edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson was among the players visibly affected by the incident during the Fox broadcast.

Detroit was leading Minnesota 12-7 early in the fourth quarter when Campbell was taken off the field. The injury interrupted the game as medical personnel focused on the linebacker.

Detroit subsequently provided an update on Campbell's condition, confirming that he had been transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.

The Lions announced at 3:58 p.m. ET that Campbell was being evaluated for a neck injury. The team did not provide additional details about the severity of the injury in its update.