The Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks will close out Week 8 of the NFL season on “Monday Night Football,” with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The Seahawks find themselves at 4-3 to start the season with Sam Darnold at the helm, coming off a championship season. The team has dropped three of its past five games, but the Seahawks’ offense will be getting reinforcements in Week 8. All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson will make his debut on the offensive line after last week’s trade from the Indianapolis Colts.
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Seattle will also get its top running backs in the mix as Zach Charbonnet makes his season debut after an ACL tear ended his 2025 campaign. First-round rookie Jadarian Price will also return to the lineup after a stint on injured reserve.
On the other sideline, All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons will make his debut for the Bears after a blockbuster trade from the Tennessee Titans last week. The Bears paid a hefty price for Simmons, sending a package that included two first-round picks for the star. The Bears look to be going all in with franchise quarterback Caleb Williams on a rookie contract amid their 5-2 start.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Bears and Seahawks face off on “Monday Night Football,” airing on ABC and ESPN.

The NFL trade deadline is closing in, and more deals might materialize well before the Nov. 10 cutoff.
Last week saw a significant acceleration of action on the player movement front, with multiple contenders making bold moves to reshape their short-term outlook. The Seattle Seahawks patched up one of their key vulnerabilities by adding eight-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts, who later the same day shipped off defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. But perhaps the biggest in-season stunner came in the form of the Chicago Bears’ acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who netted the Tennessee Titans two first-round draft picks in return.
With eight days remaining until the deadline, however, plenty more swaps remain possible, as a cluster of big names – most notably Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor – could be on the block if the right offer materializes.
Here’s Monday’s latest news and rumors from throughout the league on teams’ plans ahead of the trade deadline:
1:41 pm ET
Cowboys leave open possibility of deadline move
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Jerry Jones last week cast doubt on the chances of the Dallas Cowboys making another move before the trade deadline.
Stephen Jones, however, said the team was still open to the possibility of a deal.
“We think we’re close,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. “We think we can get this ship righted and that we can have success.”
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Broncos’ Sean Payton mum on trade deadline plans
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Sean Payton isn’t tipping his hand on the Broncos’ plans for the NFL trade deadline.
Said Payton in a news conference Monday: “(Broncos general manager) George (Paton) and I will spend time looking at the team and anywhere we can improve it, but I’m not going to answer questions about internet gossip.”
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Jets won’t be moving RB Breece Hall at deadline
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Even though running back Braelon Allen is thriving for the New York Jets with Breece Hall still sidelined, Aaron Glenn doesn’t plan on parting with another major piece at the trade deadline.
Hall missed his fifth consecutive game Sunday due to a quadriceps injury. Still, six months after signing a three-year contract extension, the ball carrier remains part of Gang Green’s long-term plans.
“Breece is still a part of this team,” Glenn said in a news conference Monday. “… I’ve said it before: We’re in the business of keeping good players, and he’s one of our better players. So Breece will still be here.”
8:44 am ET
Khalil Mack trying to tune out trade rumors
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
As a 35-year-old nine-time Pro Bowler playing on an 0-7 team, Khalil Mack seems like a natural trade candidate.
But despite playing in a season-low 35 snaps in Sunday’s 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher is trying not to pay attention to the buzz that he could be on the move.
“You’ve got to be where your feet are man, ultimately,” Mack said Sunday, according to Eric Williams of Fox Sports. “That can be the most difficult thing when you’re dealing with a lot of outside noise and stuff. Just trying to be where your feet are at all time. That’s kind of been my thing in years past.”
8:19 am ET
All eyes on Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
With some of the most prominent figures on the block already having moved earlier this season, Colts RB Jonathan Taylor appears to be the clear potential prize of the trade deadline.
ESPN reported Saturday that Indianapolis was willing to part with Taylor for the right price, adding that multiple teams had reached out and talks were believed to be ongoing.
Taylor had just eight carries in a 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but coach Shane Steichen said that was not a product of the team trying to keep him healthy for a potential deal.
“It wasn’t like we had a number on his carries,” Steichen said. “I know he had less carries than normal, but it wasn’t anything to do with anything.”
Among the teams that have been linked to Taylor are the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers.
But which would make the best landing spot for the three-time Pro Bowl ball carrier? USA TODAY Sports’ Jacob Camenker covered how Taylor would fit with six teams.
7:30 am ET
Which players are staying put at NFL trade deadline?
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
There’s plenty of buzz about the players who could be on the move at the NFL trade deadline. But it’s just important to know the key figures who likely won’t be in for a change of scenery.
Among them:
USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis outlined a few marquee players who likely won’t be dealt, citing financial complications as key roadblocks in any deal.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that there was “no way” the Jets would deal wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, who saw an offseason deal to the Ravens fall through, wants to remain in Las Vegas – and the team looks prepared to oblige him, Schefter reported.
Even with his team falling to 2-6 and suffering widespread offensive attrition, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley doesn’t appear headed elsewhere, Schefter reported. Barkley said after Sunday night’s loss to the Washington Commanders he had received assurances from Eagles brass that he would not be moved.
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NFL trade tracker: All the completed deals
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Here’s a look at all of the NFL trades that have been completed thus far this season.
The Minnesota Vikings send QB J.J. McCarthy to the Minnesota Vikings | Grades
The Pittsburgh Steelers send CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys | Grades
The Philadelphia Eagles send C Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens | Grades
The Arizona Cardinals send WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans | Grades
The Indianapolis Colts send G Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks | Grades
The Colts send DT DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers | Grades
The Tennessee Titans send DT Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears | Grades
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Eight trades we’d like to see at this year’s deadline
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
The NFL trade deadline is often an exercise in hypotheticals.
In keeping with that theme, USA TODAY Sports’ Jacob Camenker outlined eight trades that make for fun thought experiments.
Among the notable pitches:
The Jacksonville Jaguars send WR Brian Thomas Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs
The Indianapolis Colts send RB Jonathan Taylor to the Minnesota Vikings
The Colts send WR Josh Downs to the San Francisco 49ers
7:01 am ET
When is the 2026 NFL trade deadline?
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
The NFL trade deadline is set for Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET. The cutoff comes at the unofficial midseason point, with all Week 9 games having been completed by that date.
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The Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks didn’t wait for the trade deadline to make major moves.
The Seahawks decided to fix their run game by beefing up the offensive line. They traded for guard Quenton Nelson, an eight-time Pro Bowler with the Indianapolis Colts. In Nelson’s Seattle debut, he’ll see a familiar face on the other side. For years in the AFC South, Nelson and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons battled when Simmons was with the Tennessee Titans. But the Bears pulled off a stunning move last week, sending two first-round draft picks and more to the Titans for Simmons. It’s a huge move for a defense that needed a boost.
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The two big trade additions are an auxiliary story in what was already a fantastic Monday night matchup.
The Seahawks are 4-3 but still a Super Bowl candidate due to a stellar defense. Their offense has come up short in some close losses, with Sam Darnold pressing and throwing too many interceptions, but it’s still a quality Seattle team. The running game should be better going forward. Not only is Nelson a big addition up front, but the team should have running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price back from injuries for Monday night. That could be a big difference in a Seahawks offense that too often relies on Jaxon Smith-Njigba for any production.
The Bears don’t have any issues on offense. They’re third in yards per game and that’s with Caleb Williams missing three games due to a hamstring injury. There are a lot of weapons available for Williams. The coaching matchup of Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s fantastic offensive play-calling vs. the defensive scheme of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is one of the best of the NFL season.
Who needs it more?
Seattle is on the spot here. At some point, Seattle can’t live off reputation and what we think the Seahawks should be. They need wins. Falling to 4-4 in a very tough NFC West would be a tough spot to be in. Seattle also can’t afford to drop too many games at home, where it has one of the best home-field advantages left in the NFL. The Bears don’t want to lose too many games in a tough NFC North either, but falling at Seattle isn’t a terrible outcome. It’s big for both teams but a little bigger for the Seahawks.
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Key player: Bears WR Luther Burden III
Burden had a relatively slow start to the season, but he has gotten hot. He has 12 catches for 225 yards and a touchdown over Chicago’s last two games. The Bears have scored 61 points in those two games. It’s not a coincidence that Burden’s surge started when Caleb Williams returned to the lineup. It’s hard for any receivers to find daylight against the Seahawks. Seattle has allowed an amazing 642 yards to opposing receivers over seven games this season. The Seahawks’ own star receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, has a league-best 867 yards already by himself. For the Bears to win on Monday night, they’ll need to figure out Seattle’s defense, and Burden is the most likely candidate among Chicago’s receivers to crack the code.
Betting market watch, by Ben Fawkes
The Seahawks host the Bears in one of the best Monday Night Football games this season. Seattle opened as a 3.5-point favorite at some books, but it’s now pretty much a flat 3. Chicago stunned the NFL world by trading away two-first round picks (and more) for Titans DT Jeffery Simmons this week. This will be our first look at how he improves the Bears’ defense. On the other side, Seattle has had an up-and-down start to the season, but looked impressive in a dominant 20-3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks have been favorites in every game (going 3-4 against the spread), while this will be the first game this season that the Bears have been an underdog with Caleb Williams starting. I think Ben Johnson and Chicago show Seattle that the balance of power in the NFC is shifting with an impressive road win.
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Check out more of Ben’s work at the Yahoo Sports betting hub.
It’s a fun one to close out Week 8, as the high-scoring Bears head to Seattle and take on the stingy Seahawks. Here are three fantasy themes to consider as you watch the game.
1. Can Caleb Williams solve the Seahawks? The Seattle pass defense is once again nasty, allowing just 5.2 YPA and a scant 72.6 rating. When Williams starts and finishes a game this year, the Bears are averaging 40 points a game in 2026, but no one is expecting that sort of return here. Can Ben Johnson scheme up his third-year QB in this challenging spot?
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2. What does the Seattle backfield look like? Journeyman Emanuel Wilson has been mediocre as the stand-in back, but it’s possible the Seahawks could have Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet back for this game. Who’s sharp and who’s leaned on? That’s anyone’s guess.
3. Will less keep being more for Luther Burden III? The sophomore wideout has played on a modest 60% of snaps and he hasn’t been peppered with opportunity, but he’s drawing an outstanding 10.4 yards per target. If the Bears spring an upset, it’s likely they found a way to get Burden open for some splash plays.

The room was stunned.
Expecting to make the College Football Playoff after a perfect 13-0 season, Florida State instead was the first team out. Cameras captured a team watch party that seemed incapable of processing what had just happened. Head coach Mike Norvell dropped his head in disbelief.
Florida State never recovered from it.
Less than three years later, Mike Norvell is out of a job. Following a 36-24 home loss to Clemson, FSU finally decided to swallow a nearly $50 million buyout to dump Norvell and try to recapture the magic that has been missing since 2023.
How did we get here? From a 19-game winning streak to a midseason firing? It is a mix of money woes, bad evaluations and an indignity the program could never get over.
Orange Bowl disaster
Mike Norvell’s career trajectory and the Florida State football program drastically changed when star quarterback Jordan Travis broke his leg against North Alabama. Travis would never be the same after he fractured and dislocated his left ankle, retiring in 2025 after never playing another down in a game.
Florida State was undefeated at the time and well positioned to make the playoff if it kept winning. Yet there was a growing sentiment that the Seminoles didn’t look the same without Travis in their regular-season finale and the ACC Championship Game. It opened the door for two one-loss teams, Texas and Alabama, to jump FSU in the final CFP Rankings.
Despite never losing a game, FSU was on the outside looking in. Norvell and the entire Seminoles program were crushed.
“I am disgusted and infuriated with the committee’s decision today to have what was earned on the field taken away because a small group of people decided they knew better than the results of the games,” Norvell said at the time. “What is the point of playing games?”
Next came a decision that some program insiders deeply regret in hindsight: FSU agreed to play Georgia in the Orange Bowl. The Bulldogs (12-1) were also mad about the final rankings, dropping from No. 1 to No. 6 after losing to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
The pain of the exclusion was too much for FSU to handle. It lingered over the program, the death of what was once seemingly promised. In retrospect, FSU should have realized it wasn’t going to get over it quickly enough and opted out of the Orange Bowl altogether, just like Notre Dame did with its exclusion last season.
But Norvell and FSU tried to push forward. Twenty-nine scholarship players were missing — including several players who opted out — against a hungry Georgia team looking to send a message. Against the Bulldogs, FSU was without its starting quarterback, its top two running backs, its top two receivers and eight starting defensive players.
Georgia took advantage and walloped the Seminoles, delivering the biggest bowl blowout in college football history. There was already bitterness at being left out, and now FSU’s argument took a big hit with the 63-3 demolition.
The combination of the playoff exclusion and the Orange Bowl blowout seemed to break something inside the FSU program. Leading into the Orange Bowl, FSU had won 19 consecutive games. Afterward, it went 10-23, including the miserable 2-10 2024 season right after.
Not long after the Orange Bowl loss, Alabama head coach Nick Saban stunned the college football world with his retirement announcement. Norvell became a focus of the search along with Washington’s Kalen DeBoer. Whether Norvell was the 1A or 1B option to DeBoer is a source of great debate, but FSU officials were deeply worried that Alabama wanted him and he could soon be on the move. If Norvell had left for Alabama, FSU was prepared to aggressively pursue then-Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, whom it had already quietly reached out to about the job.
Instead, FSU rewarded Norvell with a $10 million annual salary and believed it had the man who would bring national championships to Tallahassee. “He’s the real deal,” an ecstatic FSU source said at the time.
Norvell to Alabama and Kiffin to FSU is one of the great what-ifs in recent college football history. Norvell had every reason to believe he could keep FSU atop the college football mountain. He didn’t want to leave a program still reeling from the pain of the playoff decision, either, according to sources. But there are multiple sources who felt Norvell was never the same after 2023.
Early advantage wasn’t a forever advantage
Norvell and Florida State embraced the transfer portal early and often. As other programs hesitated on how to utilize it, especially when combined with NIL, Florida State plunged ahead. Inheriting a team that went 3-5 in his first season, the COVID-impacted 2020 season, Norvell rightfully realized the program needed an immediate talent infusion.
That first transfer class started the momentum, headlined by future first-round draft pick Jermaine Johnson. The 2022 transfer class, ranked No. 10 in the country, featured defensive end Jared Verse (first-round pick) and running back Trey Benson (third-round pick). It was enough to take Florida State up another level from a 3-5 team to a 5-7 team to a 10-3 team in 2022.
FSU went all in on that next class, beating out Ole Miss for Michigan State transfer receiver Keon Coleman (future second-rounder) plus signing players such as defensive lineman Braden Friske (another second-rounder) and tight end Jaheim Bell (seventh-rounder). It all led to that big 2023 season.
And then it all came crashing down in 2024.
FSU’s early aggression and financial advantage weren’t the same anymore. More and more programs realized that the NCAA was incapable of enforcing its rules and that spending big could lead to big results and few punishments. Ole Miss, another early portal adopter, found ways to keep with the financial trends to remain aggressive. Whether through inability or unwillingness, FSU didn’t keep pace.
FSU passed on the lofty price tag of future Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward, instead bringing in Oregon State transfer DJ Uiagalelei. DJU was a disaster in Tallahassee, starting only five games (he went 1-4) and finishing with more interceptions than touchdowns in an injury-plagued season. The decision to pass on Ward, who flourished at Miami, in favor of Uiagalelei may have ultimately doomed Norvell.
There was a confidence, too, that FSU knew best. It had mastered the transfer portal, and believed that it could do so annually. Where it erred, particularly with the 2024 class, was overpaying for former highly-regarded recruits who didn’t have much college production. FSU was no longer bringing in plug-and-play starters who could have an immediate impact like Verse. It was targeting players it loved out of high school and missed out on to rivals like Alabama and Auburn. A few of the transfers from that class paid off, but the vast majority did not and set the program back years.
“Took some bad players,” one source said, “and it caught up with him quickly.”
FSU may have been better off using 2024 as a rebuilding year and focusing on its high school recruiting (never a strength for Norvell’s staff). Replacing 40% of the roster each year was a risky gambit, especially if the program didn’t have the financial resources to pay top dollar for the increasingly expensive transfer portal stars. FSU didn’t have the money to get the best players out of the portal; the results suffered, and then boosters were even less inclined to give money.
Once considered one of the most feared programs in transfer portal recruiting, FSU now had to mostly shop in the bargain bin. In back-to-back recruiting cycles, FSU opted for a less-expensive quarterback transfer (Thomas Castellanos, Ashton Daniels) when more proven options were interested in coming. FSU just didn’t have the money to spend big on a position that could easily get in the $3-4 million range for a successful veteran quarterback.
This season, Florida State spent a little more than $20 million on its roster, according to sources, a number that puts it in the middle of the pack in the ACC. It spent far less in 2026 than its in-state rivals Miami and Florida. While other programs with coaches on the hot seat increased financial resources for one last try, including Wisconsin and Maryland, it did not happen at FSU. The reasoning, according to sources, ranges from former AD Michael Alford believing FSU needed to closely follow the House settlement and College Sports Commission rules to fan base and booster apathy making it more difficult to raise money.
Staff issues
Norvell could never quite figure out the right mix of coaches on his staff. The talent advantage FSU had in 2023 seemed to cover up coaching deficiencies. Those reared their head the following season when Norvell fired offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and receivers coach Ron Dugans in early November of that brutal 2-10 season.
FSU swung big for the 2025 season, bringing in UCF head coach Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator and swiping Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White. It was a reunion for Norvell and Malzahn, who had worked together at Tulsa, with the FSU head coach delegating offensive play-calling responsibilities to the veteran coach.
It never quite worked out as Norvell envisioned. FSU beat Alabama in Week 1, raising hope and expectations of what was possible in 2025. The Seminoles were ranked as high as No. 7 in the country before it came crashing down with four straight losses to Virginia, Miami, Pittsburgh and Stanford.
Norvell quietly tried to replace Malzahn after the season, gauging the interest of possible offensive coordinator replacements. He never pulled the trigger, though, and Malzahn ultimately retired. That pushed Norvell to take back over the offensive play-calling responsibilities.
FSU changed over its personnel department, bringing in John Garrett as general manager. It was mostly an arranged marriage – Garrett was seen internally as ousted AD Michael Alford’s guy – and not the best fit to get FSU back on track in a critical 2026 season.
It quickly became clear this season that White’s defense was a major problem. Norvell was well aware and considered firing White, according to sources, but didn’t trust that there was someone on staff who could step up and take over the defensive play-calling responsibilities.
FSU fired White Sunday shortly after it let go of Norvell. Ernie Sims, a former All-American at FSU, was promoted from linebackers coach to interim defensive coordinator.
Program and industry sources describe Norvell as a smart coach and good man, but a combination of not fully trusting his staff and feeling he knew best after the 13-0 2023 regular season led to him getting overly involved in areas he may not have needed to. He unilaterally made decisions that would have benefitted from collaboration. He was a tireless worker, but those around him believe that with a better staff, he may have been able to better prioritize how he used his time each day.
“Micromanaging was a killer,” says a FSU source. “Mike failed to empower the right people.”
FSU didn’t have enough killer recruiters on staff, and it showed in the Seminoles’ high school recruiting results. FSU never had the success it needed to recruit the state of Florida and was never able to finish with the ACC’s best recruiting class under Norvell. Better recruiters on staff and more of a focus on high school recruiting could have helped FSU get around some of its financial limitations and rely less on portal recruiting each cycle.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
He and rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder went down after a tackle, and though Rolder eventually left on his own power accompanied by a trainer, Campbell laid still on the Ford Field turf for more than 10 minutes as he was being prepared to be taken off on a stretcher.
Campbell’s head appeared to collide with Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson’s left hip, and the All-Pro linebacker fell to the ground.
The Ford Field crowd became silent as players and staff from both teams took a knee on the field.
Campbell was transported to a hospital for a neck injury, the Lions announced. Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the linebacker’s health in his postgame news conference but said he had no new updates on his situation.
He led the Lions with 54 tackles in their 4-2 start.
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Rolder was questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
The Lions earned a hard-fought 19-15 victory to give Minnesota its first loss.
The Lions entered the game as healthy as they have been all season, but also lost starting safety Brian Branch and defensive end DJ Wonnum on a scary collision in the second quarter. Both left with brain injuries after entering concussion protocol.
The Lions then saw starting cornerback D.J. Reed leave on the next defensive drive with a hip injury.
Here’s what we know and the latest news about the Jack Campbell injury:
Dan Campbell addresses team in locker room
It was, as expected, an emotional locker room Sunday as Lions coach Dan Campbell gathered his team for final thoughts. Here is what he said about Jack Campbell after the game:
“I am going to lower this mood a little bit. I do not have any more information on Jack,” Campbell said. “We don’t know anything else at this point. So, here’s what I wanna do, man. We’re gonna take a knee now. I wanna pray for Jack, OK? And let’s keep him in our thoughts and prayers, man.”
Campbell to stay in hospital overnight
The latest on Campbell’s injury, per a statement from the Lions:
“Jack Campbell is resting and will remain in a local hospital tonight for continued evaluation and monitoring. The team will provide further updates as we have them.”
Campbell alert and breathing as he left game
The Lions linebacker, carted from Sunday’s game, was breathing and alert as he was taken from Ford Field to a local hospital, per the Free Press’ Dave Birkett.
Aidan Hutchinson describes ‘roller coaster’ of emotions
Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson was seen on the field giving a tear-filled speech to teammates after Campbell’s injury. After the game, he described the emotions he was feeling in the moment.
“I was filled with a lot of emotions,” he said. “We were more united than we had ever been before that play. And when you go out, it’s a weird dynamic, between football being a game, and then snap out of it to seeing a dude being carted off, and then right back in it. Riding that roller coaster, it’s a little foreign, for sure.”
Derrick Barnes on Jack Campbell injury
Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes shared how he felt after watching Campbell leave the field with a serious neck injury.
“In those type of moments, forget football, it’s about the person. Football is the last thing on my mind. When it happened, it was all about Jack,” he said postgame. “Take the football, all that, out of it. It’s about him and his family, and whatever I can [do to] be there for him, I will be.”
Dan Campbell provides update on Jack Campbell
Lions coach Dan Campbell provided a small update on Jack Campbell in his postgame news conference.
“Thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family,” he said. “He’s being taken care of. We don’t have any new information. We’ll keep you updated as this goes, but we’re thinking about him. We’re thinking about him.”
Jack Campbell injury is to his neck
“Jack Campbell is being transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury,” the Lions announced at 3:55 p.m. ET, late in the fourth quarter.
Lions LB depth chart
Without Campbell, the Lions have veterans Trevor Nowaske, who grew up a Lions fan in Michigan, and Malcolm Rodriguez, along with Rolder, a fourth-round rookie out of Michigan. Derrick Barnes is the Lions’ other starting linebacker.
The Vikings stopped the Lions, then drove down the field and scored a touchdown and 2-point conversion for a 15-12 lead with 8:44 to play. The Lions lost Reed on the drive, too, and the Vikings made them pay. But the Lions’ defense got a stop on the next possession, preserving the lead the offense had just gained.
How did Jack Campbell get hurt? Video of injury
Here’s the video of the injury. It seemed to show Campbell getting bent back on the tackle.
Lions defense joins in prayer on sideline
After the fourth-down stop, the Lions defense was seen on the sideline standing in prayer after Campbell’s injury.
Jack Campbell injury update
Campbell was strapped to a backboard and carted off after about 10 minutes.
The play occurred on third down with 14:48 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Lions leading 12-7. Aidan Hutchinson was seen with tears in the huddle, then pressured Kyler Murray to cause an incompletion, giving the Lions the ball back at their own 25-yard line.
Who is Jack Campbell on the Lions?
Campbell was the No. 18 overall pick by the Lions in 2023 out of Iowa.
Campbell, a 2025 first-team All-Pro selection, is considered one of the best off-ball linebackers in the NFL and he’s one of the highest-paid now.
Jack Campbell contract
The Lions signed Campbell, 26, in May to a four-year contract worth $81 million with $51.4 million guaranteed, keeping him in Detroit through the 2030 season.
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