Detroit Lions place LB Jack Campbell on injured reserve

In its Saturday afternoon roster moves, the Detroit Lions officially placed star linebacker Jack Campbell on injured reserve. Campbell has been hospitalized after suffering a scary neck injury during last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings . Campbell's injury appeared to happen on the first play of the fourth quarter as Campbell tackled Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. After the play, Campbell lay face down and motionless on the Ford Field turf. Eventually, Campbell was placed on a backboard, carefully lifted, and then carted off the field. The Lions initially reported that Campbell had been transported to a local hospital where he was set to be evaluated for a neck injury. The Lions announced on Sunday evening that Campbell was resting and would remain in a local hospital overnight for continued evaluation and monitoring. Campbell released a statement on Wednesday , providing an encouraging update on his improving status. The 2025 first-team All-Pro and Butkus Award winner wrote in his statement, "I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body." “Jack continues to improve, which is all great news,” Dan Campbell said of his star linebacker. “How would he prepare? How would he play? Those are the standards for us going into this game. We owe it to him.” As part of its roster moves, the Lions signed defensive back Nick Whiteside to the active roster from their practice squad. The Lions also elevated EDGE Anthony Lucas and running back Jabari Small from the practice squad. For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire , and give our Facebook page a like . Follow Josh on X, @JoshOnLions