Lions came away with win vs Vikings Sunday, but costly — lost several key contributors to potentially long-term injuries. Most significant Jack Campbell neck injury, remains hospitalized with positive preliminary prognosis. On same play Campbell got hurt (first play fourth quarter), Lions also lost Jimmy Rolder. Fourth-round pick Michigan standout suffered injury behind play, seen…
Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz opened his Tuesday weekly press conference addressing Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell’s scary neck injury. Campbell, who remains hospitalized after suffering neck injury during Sunday’s game vs Vikings (first play of fourth quarter on tackle assist vs T.J. Hockenson), continues to receive outpouring of support. Ferentz quote: “I…
Lions acted quickly after Jack Campbell injury — two moves. First, signed K.J. Britt (77-game veteran, ex- Tampa 5th-round 2021, ex- Patriots practice squad) to active roster off Patriots practice squad. Second move was signing linebacker Owen Pappoe to practice squad — Ex- Cardinals draft pick. Pappoe is 5th-round pick by Arizona Cardinals, 168th overall…
Drew Petzing won the battle against Brian Flores in Week 8. Play-calling matchup was decidedly one-sided in first half — Vikings DC Flores getting better of Lions OC, Minnesota blitzing overwhelmed Jared Goff and OL, forcing Petzing to abandon downfield passing game. Lions were held to just 53 yards in first half, 19 of them…
Longtime beat reporter Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network apologized after asking football question during emotional Dan Campbell press conference about Jack Campbell. Campbell remains hospitalized with neck injury suffered first play of 4th quarter vs Vikings Nov 1, preliminary indications positive per Lions. During subsequent media availability, Rogers wanted to ask football/tactical questions, which…
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson declined to speak with reporters after Sunday’s 19-15 loss to Detroit Lions at Ford Field, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and The Athletic’s Alec Lewis — ” Vikings WR Justin Jefferson declined comment through team spokesperson.” His frustration was easy to spot on sideline during loss where Vikings passing attack failed…
New England Patriots have lost a member of their practice squad to Detroit Lions. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions have signed LB K.J. Britt off Pats practice squad to active roster: “Linebacker K.J. Britt is signing to the Lions’ active roster from the Patriots’ practice squad.” Needing LB depth with starter Jack…
Detroit Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell remains hospitalized overnight with alarming neck injury after tackle vs Vikings. The star linebacker suffered serious neck injury during first play of 4th quarter vs Minnesota on Sunday Nov 1 at Ford Field — eventual 19-15 win over then-undefeated Vikings (6-0). Injury occurred while tackling Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson…
Lions are going to have to prepare for life without LB Jack Campbell for foreseeable future. Campbell remains hospitalized with neck injury suffered on first play of 4th quarter vs Vikings Nov 1 — carted off. Team also lost rookie 4th-rounder Jimmy Rolder hamstring on same play. Lions signed LB K.J. Britt after injuries. Indications…
Emotional scene unfolded inside Detroit Lions locker room Sunday after 19-15 gritty win over previously unbeaten Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Lions LB Jack Campbell suffered terrifying neck injury vs Vikings, carted off after tackle and remained in hospital. Team statement said “indications are positive” per Reuters, but he was being taken care of at…