Jack Campbell central cord syndrome
The gist
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, 26, was carted off after a Nov. 1 neck injury.
He later reported full lower-body movement; experts say it may be central cord syndrome.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Campbell suffered a neck injury in the fourth quarter against the Vikings after colliding with T.J. Hockenson's left hip; he remained motionless and was carted off on a backboard to a local Detroit hospital.
- Nov 2, 2026The Lions said Campbell was resting and recovering at a local hospital and that 'preliminary indications are positive'; head coach Dan Campbell told reporters 'your prayers are working.'
- Nov 3, 2026Dan Campbell said in a radio interview that the linebacker's condition was 'improving.'
Key terms
- linebacker
- A defensive football position lined up behind the defensive line, closer to the line of scrimmage than defensive backs.
- All-Pro
- An honor given to the best professional American football player at each position in a given season, chosen by press organizations.
- central cord syndrome
- A cervical spinal cord injury causing loss of power and sensation in the arms and hands, usually from neck trauma.
Source: Wikipedia