All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell was taken to hospital after a frightening neck injury as Detroit edged Minnesota 19-15.
A tense night for the Detroit Lions ended in a win, but the result was overshadowed by the sight of All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell being taken to a local hospital with a neck injury.
The 26-year-old went down in the fourth quarter while making a tackle. Medical staff worked on him on the field for nearly 10 minutes as players and fans watched in anxious silence. He was then taken off for further evaluation.
Detroit held on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15, but the mood afterward was sombre. Head coach Dan Campbell said the team's thoughts were with the player and his family, adding that Campbell was being well looked after. He said the club had no further medical details to share and promised updates as the situation develops.
For now, the focus in the Lions' locker room is on their teammate's recovery rather than the scoreboard. Afroballers will bring you more as the club releases information on his condition.
