Lions linebacker Jack Campbell shares optimistic update after neck injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell made his first comments through the team Wednesday, Nov. 4, after suffering a neck injury Sunday, The Athletic reported. He was carted off during a game against the Minnesota Vikings, AP reported.

In the statement shared by the Lions, Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and continues to make progress with movement in his upper body, ESPN reported. “I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic,” he said in the statement quoted by ESPN.