The first injury reports of the week brought one clear headline for Miami: Jaylen Wright was sidelined on Wednesday with a quad injury.
Wright’s role on offense has been limited this season - he has 41 yards on 22 carries - but he has been a real weapon in the return game, averaging 27.6 yards per kick with a long of 79 yards. If he can’t go this weekend, rookie Kaytron Allen could be next up behind Ollie Gordon II. Allen is dealing with a quad issue too, though, and was limited in practice.
Miami did get a positive update on rookie guard Kadyn Proctor. He was a full participant Wednesday, even while still working through the league’s concussion protocol. Head coach Jeff Hafley said, “He is progressing in the protocol,” and Jarrett Kingston started in Proctor’s spot last week after arriving from the Houston Texans on an August waiver claim.
Detroit’s report was shaped by the aftermath of Jack Campbell’s injury against the Vikings. The All-Pro linebacker was hurt while tackling T.J.
Hockenson, ending up in an awkward position as his head compressed back onto his neck. He fell to the turf motionless before being carted off and taken to a hospital.
Campbell released a statement Wednesday saying he is moving forward in his recovery. In it, he thanked the people who supported him and said, among other things:
My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express.
I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve 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.
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.
My faith in God has never been stronger. I know He has a plan for me, and I trust in that plan. I know there may be challenges ahead, but with my faith, my family, and so many people in my corner, I know we’ll get through this.
I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field. I know those were difficult moments, and I’m incredibly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and care you showed me.
The way you handled everything and looked after me when I needed it most is something I’ll never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I also can’t say enough about the incredible care I’ve received from the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Lions medical staff. They’ve been amazing to me and my family throughout this process, and I’m truly grateful for everything they’ve done.
To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I’m proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of people.
One thing I’ve learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That’s exactly how I’m going to approach this challenge.
Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough.
God is good. My faith is strong.
Detroit’s Wednesday report also listed Cade Mays, DJ Reed and DJ Wonnum as DNPs. Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Jacob Saylors and Amon-Ra St. Brown were limited, while Rock Ya-Sin was a full participant.
Miami’s full Wednesday report included Tucker Addington, Kaytron Allen, Malik Herring, Will Kacmarek, Chop Robinson, Zach Sieler, S Michael Taaffe and Dante Trader Jr. as limited, along with Reese Taylor and Malik Willis as full participants.
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