Reggie Brown reflects on injury after Jack Campbell hospitalized
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Reggie Brown, a former Lions linebacker, spoke about his life-altering spinal cord injury while expressing concern for current Lions player Jack Campbell, who was hospitalized following a neck injury. Brown suffered his injury in 1997, which ended his playing career prematurely at 23. Lions head coach Dan Campbell reported that Jack Campbell's condition is positive and described the injury as a small setback. Brown shared his ongoing struggles with recovery and therapy, highlighting the long-lasting impact of such injuries on athletes' lives.
- •Jack Campbell hospitalized due to a neck injury during a game.
- •Reggie Brown suffered a career-ending injury in 1997.
- •Dan Campbell described Jack Campbell's condition as positive.
- •Brown's injury led to depression and ongoing therapy.
- •Brown has had multiple surgeries related to his injury.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Lions LB reflects on life-altering injury after Jack Campbell hospitalized
"Former Lions linebacker Reggie Brown, who suffered a career-ending spinal cord injury in 1997, opened up after learning about Jack Campbell's injury.
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