• Linebacker has ‘full movement in lower body’

• 26-year-old was injured making tackle on Sunday

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has regained some movement in his body after sustaining a serious neck injury during his team’s win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was treated for nine minutes on the field after making a tackle during Sunday’s game. Players from both teams were visibly distraught as Campbell received medical attention before he was taken for further treatment at a hospital in the Detroit area.

• Team say they will not release further information

• 26-year-old will remain in hospital for time being

The Detroit Lions have said the initial signs for Jack Campbell are “positive” after the linebacker was carted off the field and taken to hospital when he suffered a neck injury during Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The 26-year-old was treated for nine minutes on the field after making a tackle during Sunday’s game. Players from both teams were visibly distraught as Campbell received medical attention before he was taken for further treatment at a nearby facility.

• 26-year-old injured making tackle in fourth quarter

• Linebacker treated for nearly 10 minutes on field

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell sustained a neck injury and was taken to a local ⁠hospital after being injured during the fourth quarter of his team’s 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

“Thoughts and ⁠prayers are ​with Jack and his family,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the game. “He’s being ⁠taken care of. We don’t have any new information. We’ll keep you updated as this thing goes. But ⁠we are thinking about him. We are thinking about him.”