Detroit Lions star Jack Campbell rushed to hospital after tackle leaves him motionless on field
Jack Campbell #46 of the Detroit Lions lays on the ground after being injured on a play during the fourth quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday.Mike Mulholland / GettyShareAdd NBC News to GoogleNov. 2, 2026, 10:48 AM ESTBy David K. LiDetroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was rushed to the hospital on Sunday after a tackle left the standout defender facedown and motionless on the Ford Field turf.
The serious injury cast a pall on Detroit locker room as players cut short their celebration of a dramatic 19-15 victory over division rivals the Minnesota Vikings.
Coach Dan Campbell, who is not related to the star linebacker, had been jubilantly shouting out his players before shifting the postgame address to their injured teammate.
“I do not have any more information on Jack,” he told players. “We don’t know anything else at this point. So here’s what I want to do: We’re going to take a knee, I want to pray for Jack. Let’s keep him in our thoughts and prayers.”
On the first play of the fourth quarter, Vikings QB Kyler Murray connected with T.J. Hockenson for a 10-yard gain with Campbell and teammate Eric O’Neill bringing down the Minnesota tight end in what appeared to be a routine tackle.
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“Jack Campbell is resting and will remain in a local hospital tonight, for continued evaluation and monitoring,” the Lions posted to social media on Sunday after the game. “The team will provide further updates as we have them.”
David K. LiSenior Breaking News Reporter
