Detroit Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp Shares Jack Campbell’s Message to Teammates After Neck Injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is continuing to support his teammates while recovering from a neck injury that forced him to leave the field during the team's November 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit owner Sheila Ford Hamp recently shared an update about Campbell's mindset, revealing that the injured linebacker was thinking about his teammates when she visited him.

“I saw Jack a couple days ago,” Hamp told the Lions following their 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins on November 8, in a video shared on social media. “And he was worried about all of you.”

However, after Detroit secured the victory, Hamp suggested Campbell would be pleased with the team's performance.

“But I know he’s not now,” she said.

“I know he’s as proud of you as I am,” Hamp continued. “So, awesome job. Congratulations. We’re all proud of you and with you.”

Jack Campbell Shares Positive Update After Detroit Lions Neck Injury

Hamp's comments came days after Campbell released his first public statement about his condition following the November 1 injury.

The 26-year-old was hospitalized after sustaining a neck injury during Detroit's 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. In a statement published by the Lions on November 4, Campbell provided an encouraging update about his recovery.

“I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time,” Campbell said. “I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body.”

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Campbell also acknowledged that recovery would take time but said he remained optimistic about his progress.

The linebacker credited his faith, family and support network for helping him through the difficult period.

“My faith in God has never been stronger,” he wrote. “I know He has a plan for me and I trust 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.”

Lions Linebacker Jack Campbell Thanks Teammates for Their Support

Campbell also used his statement to express appreciation to the Detroit organization and his fellow players for standing by him during his recovery.

The linebacker, who was named a team captain earlier in the season, described the Lions as a family and said the support he had received meant a great deal to him.

“I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you,” he wrote. “This team has been 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.”

Campbell's absence was felt during Detroit's November 8 matchup against Miami, when the Lions recorded a 19-9 victory. The team entered the game with a clear tribute to its injured captain, continuing to play with him in their thoughts as he focused on recovery.