Lions linebacker Jack Campbell reports movement after neck injury

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 as he recovers from a neck injury sustained during Sunday’s game against Minnesota. He said he remains optimistic but has more work ahead. Campbell, 26, shared the update in a statement released by the Lions. He said he was encouraged by his progress and was taking recovery one day at a time. His statement did not give a medical prognosis or a timeline for his return to football. Campbell was injured while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson during Detroit’s 19-15 win. He remained on the field and was taken away on a backboard before being transported to a hospital, where he remained as of Wednesday, according to reports. The Lions said Monday that he was resting and making positive progress. Campbell also thanked the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded on the field, along with the teams at Henry Ford Hospital and the Lions. He expressed gratitude for support from teammates, coaches and the wider organization, and said his family had received messages of support. The update provides Campbell’s own...