Though he wasn't on the field during the game, Jack Campbell's presence was still felt in the Detroit Lions' 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 8.
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Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed last week that the linebacker's neck was injured in the second half of the team's win over the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1. After yesterday's win, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp gave the team an update.
Ford Gave Detroit Lions Players an Update After a "Hugely Emotional Week"
As PEOPLE reports, the 74-year-old Hamp spoke to Lions players in the locker room after yesterday's win.
"I just wanted to say how incredibly proud I am of everyone in this room, all you players and the coaches," she said. "This has been a hugely emotional week. You all hung together, stuck together, leaned on each other, and look what we did: We won. It was great. I'm so proud of you all."
Hamp also updated players on the former first-round draft pick.
"I saw Jack a couple days ago, and he was worried about all of you," Hamp said. "Well, I know he's not now. I know he's as proud of you as I am. So, awesome job and congratulations. We're all proud of you and with you."
Jack Campbell Won the Game Ball
In a video of the postgame celebration, the Lions head coach heaped praise on his players.
"As the person, man, and your freaking teammate, I'm so proud of you guys," Dan said. "I am unbelievably proud of the week that we had to be able to come in here and finish the way that we finished against a hungry, young team. I'm very proud of you. I really am, man."
He continued, "I love this team. It was built for a reason. The guys that are in this room, you're in here for a reason. And of course, football players. But it's what you freaking made of, man. It's important."
The players cheered when Dan announced the game ball winner. He said, "Okay, listen. Game ball's going to freakin' Jack Campbell!"
As quarterback Jared Goff held Campbell's jersey in the air, he said, "Stick together! Keep leaning on each other. Love you, boys!"
Jack released a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 4, saying he was encouraged by the progress he's made "in such a short period of time."
"I have full movement in my lower body, and I'm continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body," he wrote. "I know there's still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I'm taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better."
