Jack Campbell remains hospitalized but has told head coach Dan Campbell he is determined to return to football, instructing his coach to “just make sure the house is taken care of until I can get back.” The linebacker, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday after a neck injury in Week 8, confirmed he has full movement in his lower body and is progressing with his upper body, though his 2026 season remains uncertain. Dan Campbell noted that the conversation about football came entirely from the player, as he intentionally avoided discussing the field during his hospital visit to focus on supporting his captain.
Defense Holds Miami
The team honored Campbell’s leadership by having linebackers Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard wear his No. 46 jersey to the game in Miami. This mindset galvanized the defense, which held Miami scoreless in the red zone and limited the Dolphins to 228 total yards in a game defined by penalty flags and defensive grit. The Lions improved to 6-2 despite a sluggish offensive showing, with Jahmyr Gibbs rushing for 74 yards and a touchdown while Jared Goff threw for 170 yards without a passing score.
Trade Deadline Speculation
With the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 10, speculation has intensified regarding a potential acquisition of cornerback Carlton Davis from the New England Patriots. Analysts suggest the Lions could reunite with the veteran to address secondary depth issues, a move that would save the Patriots $16.5 million in cap space over two seasons. While head coach Mike Vrabel has downplayed the rumors, reports indicate the Patriots are open to deals given their financial constraints and lack of future draft capital.
Left Guard Benched
On the offensive line, Dan Campbell revealed that starting left guard Christian Mahogany was benched for disciplinary reasons, leading to the first career start for Miles Frazier. Mahogany, who had been praised for his pass protection throughout the season, dressed for the game but did not play on offense, while Frazier struggled in the first half before the unit found stability in the second half. Mahogany could return for next week’s trip to Munich to face the New England Patriots, depending on what Campbell says about the situation throughout the week of practice.
Hutchinson Delivers Message
Aidan Hutchinson, who was visibly shaken following Campbell’s injury, spoke about the significance of securing the victory in honor of their teammate, noting it was the first time in years he hadn’t had Jack in defensive meetings or at practice. Before heading to the locker room, Hutchinson delivered a final message to Campbell, saying, “Jack, we love you, brother. We know you’re watching. Miss you, man.” Germany, looking to carry this momentum into Week 10.
This article was created by aggregating Detroit Lions news using Artificial Intelligence.
