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Lions’ Jack Campbell releases encouraging statement from hospital
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a serious neck injury in Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He was immediately taken to the hospital and updates on his condition have been trickling in slowly. Campbell himself provided the most fulsome to date on Wednesday morning with a long message to the public .
The former first-round pick came down with the injury while trying to make a tackle on Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.
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After staying down on the field for several minutes, Campbell was loaded onto a stretcher and carted off the field before being taken to a local hospital.
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Jack Campbell's statement
"My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we've received over the past few days," it reads. "It means more to us than words can express.
"I'm incredibly encouraged by the progress I've made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I'm continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there's still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I'm taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better.
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My faith in God has never been stronger. I know He has a plan for me, and I trust in that plan. I know there may be challenges ahead, but with my faith, my family, and so many people in my corner, I know we'll get through this.
I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field. I know those were difficult moments, and I'm incredibly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and care you showed me. The way you handled everything and looked after me when I needed it most is something I'll never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I also can't say enough about the incredible care I've received from the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Lions medical staff. They've been amazing to me and my family throughout this process, and I'm truly grateful for everything they've done.
To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I'm proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn't ask to be surrounded by a better group of people.
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One thing I've learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That's exactly how I'm going to approach this challenge.
Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can't thank everyone enough.
God is good. My faith is strong."
There's a lot of good news in there, most namely Campbell revealing that he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body. It's hard to imagine what it feels like to fall victim to an injury like this and then have so many people concerned about your condition.
Here's hoping things keep moving in the right direction.
