Updated November 3, 2026 at 11:26 pm ETThere haven’t been many public updates so far on the injury status of Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell. But what has been announced has largely been good news. More recently, Lions coach Dan Campbell said Jack Campbell was “improving” during a radio interview on Tuesday, Nov. 3, although he did not share any additional details about the linebacker’s condition. Dan Campbell’s latest update came after Detroit released a statement on social media on Monday, November 2 providing an update on Jack Campbell. The Lions coach cited the statement in his own press conference that same day, sharing a similar general update. “Their prayers are working,” Dan Campbell said. “Please continue to do that. We’ll leave it at that, so continue to pray for him. But it’s positive.” Jack Campbell suffered his scary neck injury while making a tackle on Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson in the fourth quarter on Sunday, November 1. He remained motionless on the ground after the hit, where he was treated by training staff and medical staff. The linebacker was eventually carried off the field and taken to a local Detroit hospital. Your Fantasy Edge Starts Here Sync your league to get personalized roster tips, projections, and tools to win your matchups each week. Here’s everything we know so far about Campbell’s post-injury outlook: JACK CAMPBELL INJURY UPDATE: Lions share ‘positive news’ on LB after neck injury Jack Campbell Injury Update Dan Campbell provided another small update on Jack Campbell’s status on a Tuesday. November 3, radio appearance on 97.1 The Ticket. “It’s not easy because he’ll always be on our minds here,” Dan Campbell said of Jack Campbell, referring to the Lions’ preparation for Week 9. “The good news is he’s getting better.” The Lions coach made it clear that he is providing his players with updates on Jack Campbell’s status through the team captains. date, and they’ve let the other guys know that it’s good news,” Dan Campbell said, referring to how the players were reacting to the situation. “I think that helps everyone handle this better.” Campbell also added that he’s trying to keep his players focused on their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins, expressing concern that “bad things can happen” if the players aren’t able to commit to their responsibilities on game day. “All we can do right now is keep praying for Jack,” he said. Campbell. “Let’s put our thoughts on him when we have a minute, and on his family. And it’s working, like I said. Because he’s getting better.” Dan Campbell’s update mirrored the Lions’ most recent update on their All-Pro linebacker’s injury, which came via a statement posted to social media on Monday, Nov. 2. “Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital. Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family we will not share any further information at this time,” the statement said. “It is positive,” Dan Campbell said. “His prayers are working. Please continue doing that. We’ll leave it at that, so please continue to pray for him. But it’s positive.” Pressed for more information, Campbell said he couldn’t share anything else. He added that he informed the Lions’ captains about the linebacker’s latest status after the coach visited him in the hospital, and said the team “knows what’s going on.” “I had to go see him last night,” Dan Campbell said. “It was good, it was positive. I was able to see his parents, talk to his wife. You know, everyone is in a good mood. It’s about recovery. It’s a small setback. That’s the family. They’re very positive, so that’s good in that sense.” REGGIE BROWN: The former Lions LB reflects on the injury that changed his life after Jack Campbell was hospitalized. Coaches have spoken highly of him when asked about him in recent days. Numerous players have posted tributes to him on social media, while others have directly expressed their admiration for him in interviews. “He’s everything, man,” Lions running back Aidan Hutchinson said when he was interviewed. asked him about Campbell. “He’s a captain, a leader, a teammate, a husband, a father, everything. So yeah, we’re all praying for him.” Lions quarterback Jared Goff also sent well wishes to Campbell while praising the linebacker’s toughness. “He’s a husband and a father and it’s scary,” he said in a postgame news conference. “…If I know anyone who’s strong enough to get through something like that, it’ll be him.” And Dan Campbell made it clear that everyone on the Lions team respects and admires Jack Campbell. “I don’t even know if I can put it into words,” he said. Dan Campbell told reporters the day after Campbell’s injury, before adding: “He’s trustworthy, he’s reliable. I’d give you the shirt he’s wearing. It’s all heart, man, all effort. He’s just an amazing person. Down to earth, very genuine. There isn’t a man on this team that doesn’t respect Jack Campbell and care about him.” JACK CAMPBELL: Here’s why his Lions teammates love him. What is Jack Campbell’s condition? The Lions have not provided a concrete update on Campbell’s exact condition. The team said preliminary results are positive, which Dan Campbell echoed in his press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. However, the exact nature of Campbell’s neck injury has not been shared nor has if he has movement in his extremities. What happened to Jack Campbell? Campbell suffered a neck injury after tackling Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson in the fourth quarter. He stayed down while the training staff and medical staff surrounded him and the cart arrived. Campbell was carried off the field by the car. Hutchinson was crying while the game was paused. The Lions announced Sunday night that Campbell was resting and was scheduled to remain at a local hospital overnight for continued evaluation and monitoring. “Thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family,” the coach said. being attended to. We don’t have any new information.” JACK CAMPBELL: The Lions’ All-Pro linebacker will remain in the hospital after a scary neck injury. Who is Jack Campbell? Campbell is a linebacker for the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old is in his fourth season in the NFL, all with Detroit. The Lions selected Campbell with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft after he starred in college for Iowa Hawkeyes. A native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Campbell broke out during his junior season with the Hawkeyes, totaling 143 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one sack in 2021. Returning for his senior season, Campbell was named an All-American in 2022 and received the Butkus Award as the top linebacker in college football. being recognized as the college football player with the best combination of academic achievement, leadership and on-field performance, Campbell broke out as a key piece of the Lions’ defense after reaching the NFL. However, he didn’t officially break out until his third season. Campbell recorded 176 total tackles, three forced fumbles and five sacks en route to being named a first-team All-Pro and earning his first Pro Bowl appearance last season. They recognized Campbell’s progress with a four-year, $81 million extension. Before his injury in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, Campbell had not missed a game in his four-year career.