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Lions Linebacker Jack Campbell Hospitalized After Terrifying Neck Injury on the Field

Jack Campbell was carted off the field and taken to a hospital after a frightening neck injury in Week 8, prompting a team statement and new questions from a doctor about hits leading up to the scare.

Lions Linebacker Jack Campbell Hospitalized After Terrifying Neck Injury on the Field

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off the field on Sunday after suffering a scary neck injury during the team's Week 8 game, according to Sporting News and Yahoo Sports. He was subsequently hospitalized as a precaution, Yahoo Sports reported.

The Lions released a statement addressing Campbell's condition following the injury, though specific medical details beyond the hospitalization were not disclosed, per Yahoo Sports.

A doctor reviewing footage of the play, Dr. Jimmy Liao, flagged two hits involving Campbell that may be medically connected to the injury, raising questions about what led to the frightening moment, according to Yahoo Sports.

Fans and the team are awaiting further updates on Campbell's recovery and status moving forward.

Sources: Sporting News · Yahoo Sports · Yahoo Sports · Yahoo Sports

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