Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off the field with a neck injury in a scary moment during Sunday’s matchup against the Vikings.

During the fourth quarter of an eventual 19-15 win for Detroit, Campbell injured his neck in a collision with Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.

Campbell was hospitalized following the injury, with the team providing updates on his status in the hours that followed.

Here’s the latest on Campbell after his exit against the Vikings.

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Jack Campbell updates

Nov. 1, 8:51 p.m. ET— Lions head coach Dan Campbell also addressed the team about Jack Campbell’s injury, saying at the time that he didn’t have any new information, but wanted his team to keep the linebacker in their thoughts and prayers.

Emotional scene in the #Lions locker room as HC Dan Campbell addresses the team about LB Jack Campbell before a team prayer. Really hoping for the best. (🎥 @Lions) https://t.co/cqmwMyNwUM

Nov. 1, 7:08 p.m. ET — Not long after their win over the Vikings, the Lions said in a statement that Campbell “is resting and will remain in a local hospital” for the night for evaluation and monitoring.

Nov. 2, 5 p.m. ET — In his postgame press conference, Dan Campbell said Jack Campbell was breathing and alert when he left the stadium, but had no further updates, per Al Karsten.

What is Jack Campbell’s injury?

The Lions have not provided further details about Campbell’s injury outside of the fact that it was a neck injury.

Campbell was unable to get up on his own power after the injury vs. Minnesota and received attention from medical staff on the field before being carted off.

What happened to Jack Campbell?

During the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game, Campbell was converging to make a tackle at Hockenson’s legs, then was motionless on the ground.

The medical team came out to assess Campbell, and he was placed onto a spinal board and was lifted onto a cart as Lions and Vikings players both took a knee. The injury resulted in around a 10-minute delay in the game.

Campbell, 25, is coming off an All-Pro season in 2025, a first-round pick in 2023 who has become one of the NFL’s best linebackers. He signed a four-year, $81 million extension last offseason.

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