Detroit Lions star Jack Campbell says he has ‘full movement’ of lower body after scary on-field injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has full movement in his lower body and is “incredibly encouraged by the progress” he’s made since the terrifying injury suffered 72 hours earlier, the player told fans on Wednesday.

In his first comments since being carted off the field in the Lions game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Campbell tried to alleviate fears he might have suffered a catastrophic injury.

“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 means more to us than words can express,” Campbell said in statement released by the Lions.

“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. “

Earlier in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray connected with tight end T.J. Hockenson for a 10-yard gain. Campbell and teammate Eric O’Neill brought down Hockenson in what looked like a routine tackle.

But Campbell, a 26-year-old native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, fell face down on the field and was not moving…

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