Campbell Gives Encouraging Update After Serious Neck Injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has given an encouraging update on his recovery after suffering a serious neck injury on Sunday. In his first statement since the incident, issued through the club on Wednesday, Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body. He added that he remains very optimistic despite knowing there is still work ahead, and thanked Henry Ford Hospital and the Lions' medical staff. Campbell was hurt in the fourth quarter of Detroit's 19-15 Week 8 win over Minnesota, tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, and was taken off on a backboard and cart before being hospitalised. No return timeline has been announced and he remains in hospital, but the tone of his update will come as a relief to team-mates, fans and everyone who watched the frightening scenes on Sunday. Detroit, now 5-2, next face Miami on Sunday, and while football will go on, Campbell's recovery is the story that matters most to the Lions this week.