Jack Campbell ‘Determined’ To Play Again

After Campbell made a tackle on a fourth-quarter play in a win over the Vikings, he was motionless on the Ford Field Turf for about 10 minutes. Campbell was then placed on a backboard, carted off the field and taken to the hospital. Over a week later, it is unknown if the 26-year-old will resume his football career. However, he is “determined” to do so, head coach Dan Campbell told Collins.

While Jack Campbell’s absence leaves a massive void in Detroit’s defense, the team rallied around him in a 19-9 win in Miami on Sunday. The Lions held the Dolphins to 228 total yards, sacked quarterback Malik Willis three times and intercepted a pass.

“Today was dedicated to 46, man,” Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes said afterward (via Colton Pouncy of The Athletic).

Barnes, who has started alongside Campbell since 2023, handled green-dot responsibilities in Campbell’s absence in Miami. He took all 57 defensive snaps, Malcolm Rodriguez was on the field for 55, and Trevor Nowaske played 31. The 6-2 Lions could continue with that setup, but they are reportedly eyeing linebacker help ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.