Jack Campbell says lower-body movement has returned as recovery continues

The Detroit Lions said linebacker Jack Campbell was being transported to a local hospital for evaluation of a neck injury Sunday. The team's football communications department issued its statement at 3:55 p.m. Eastern.

Campbell was immobilized on a backboard and carted off after a fourth-quarter tackle during Detroit's game against Minnesota, Yahoo Sports' Kari Anderson reported. The Lions' statement did not give a diagnosis beyond the neck injury or a recovery timetable.

In an evening update, the Lions said Campbell was resting and would stay in a local hospital overnight for further evaluation and monitoring. The club said it would provide more information when available. It did not announce a diagnosis or a timetable for returning to play.

November 4 update: Campbell describes his progress

Jack Campbell said Wednesday that he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body. The Lions published his statement at 12:33 p.m. on November 4, three days after the injury against Minnesota.

Campbell thanked the medical personnel who treated him on the field, the staff at Henry Ford Hospital and the Lions’ medical team. He described himself as optimistic while acknowledging that work remains. His statement did not announce a return-to-football timetable.