Jack Campbell reports movement after injury; Lions consider linebacker depth

Sport · First reported 4 Nov, 16:59 · Updated 07:52

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell said Wednesday that he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body. The Lions have also been linked to a potential practice-squad signing as they deal with injuries at linebacker.

Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body.
He was injured during the fourth quarter of Detroit’s game against Minnesota on Sunday and was taken to hospital.
Campbell said he remains optimistic, while acknowledging that work remains and that he is taking recovery one day at a time.
The Lions said Monday that preliminary indications were positive; a report also said the team was expected to sign linebacker Owen Pappoe to its practice squad, pending a physical.
The Lions report said Jimmy Rolder was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending hamstring injury.

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Update: Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with upper-body movement.
Injury: He was injured in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s game against Minnesota on Sunday and was taken to hospital.
Team update: The Lions said Monday that preliminary indications were positive.
Roster move: Detroit was expected to sign Owen Pappoe to its practice squad, pending a physical.
Other linebacker injury: Jimmy Rolder was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending hamstring injury, according to the report.