Live updates: Jack Campbell injury stops Lions-Vikings game

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He and rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder went down after a tackle, and though Rolder eventually left on his own power accompanied by a trainer, Campbell laid still on the Ford Field turf for more than 10 minutes as he was being prepared to be taken off on a stretcher.The Ford Field crowd became silent as players and staff from both teams took a knee on the field. We await an update on Campbell's injury status. The Lions also lost Brian BranchHow did Jack Campbell get hurt? Video of injuryHere's the video of the injury. It seemed to show Campbell getting bent back on the tackle.Jack Campbell Is Down, With His Lions Teammates Surrounding Him After This Play.It Just Looks Very Unfortunate.Pray For This Young Man. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/gBIcNmGQsJ— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) November 1, 2026Lions defense joins in prayer on sidelineAfter the fourth-down stop, the Lions defense was seen on the sideline standing in prayer after Campbell's injury.Jack Campbell injury updateCampbell was strapped to a backboard and carted off after about 10 minutes.The play occurred on third down with 14:48 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Lions leading 12-7. Aidan Hutchinson was seen with tears in the huddle, then pressured Kyler Murray to cause an incompletion, giving the Lions the ball back at their own 25-yard line.Who is Jack Campbell on the Lions?Campbell was the No. 18 overall pick by the Lions in 2023 out of Iowa.Campbell, a 2025 first-team All-Pro selection, is considered one of the best off-ball linebackers in the NFL and he's one of the highest-paid now. Jack Campbell contractThe Lions signed Campbell, 26, in May to a four-year contract worth $81 million with $51.4 million guaranteed, keeping him in Detroit through the 2030 season.This breaking news story will be updated.Join us immediately after the Lions' game for instant reaction from the "Freep Sports Show" on our Detroit Free Press livestream on YouTube.Need to catch up on the news during your lunch break? Sign up for our Sports Briefing newsletter to get daily summaries of Detroit sports! You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Live updates: Jack Campbell injury stops Lions-Vikings game