Deadspin: Lions Report Positive Indications on Injured LB Jack Campbell

Lions share brief update

Campbell remained at a local hospital Monday, where the Lions said he was resting and recovering. The team described preliminary indications as positive but said it would share no more information at that time, citing respect for Campbell and his family. The linebacker was taken to the hospital after suffering a neck injury in Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Injury during fourth quarter

Campbell was hurt while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson in the fourth quarter. Lions teammate Jimmy Rolder hit Hockenson from the other side, with 14:48 left in the game.

Campbell lay motionless, face down, as medical personnel attended to him for nine minutes. They immobilized him and secured him to a board before he left the field.

Goff calls incident frightening

Quarterback Jared Goff was visibly shaken as he watched the situation unfold. He said the injury was scary and reminded him that Campbell is a husband and father.

Goff said the team was praying for Campbell and hoped he would be all right. He added that Campbell's toughness could help him through the situation.

Campbell's season production

Campbell, 26, was named a first-team All-Pro last season. He is in his fourth professional season. He had three tackles before Sunday's injury and has 57 this season. Last season, he recorded a career-high 176 tackles.