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Lions' Jack Campbell placed on backboard, carted off field after suffering serious injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a serious on-field injury during the team’s Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings, forcing his removal from the game on a backboard. The incident occurred on the first play of the fourth quarter, when Campbell and Eric O’Neill combined to tackle Vikings tight end T.J.

Hockenson before Campbell went limp. After being attended to for roughly ten minutes, he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of a potential neck injury, leaving the Lions’ defense visibly shaken as teammates gathered to support him.

Campbell, a First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2025, had already established himself as one of the NFL’s elite off-ball linebackers, recording 176 tackles and five sacks last season before signing a four-year, $81 million extension just six months ago. The Lions, who won 19–15, provided no further details on his condition beyond confirming he was receiving medical care post-game.

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