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LionsJack Campbell Details Mouth Laceration, Says Teammate’s Cleat Caused It

The Lions plan cautious monitoring after he received stitches from a plastic surgeon.

Overview

  • The injury occurred in the Week 3 win at Baltimore when Brian Branch’s cleat caught Campbell in the face after a near interception, and Branch apologized.
  • Trainers glued his lip on the sideline to control bleeding so he could continue playing, and he later received roughly nine stitches from a plastic surgeon.
  • Campbell completed all 57 defensive snaps with a team-high eight tackles, a sack and a forced fumble, drawing a strong Pro Football Focus grade.
  • He said the cut left a hole in his upper lip large enough to “stick [his] tongue through” and described the episode as a freak accident.
  • Detroit coaches praised his toughness and handled his practice work carefully this week, with no indication he will miss time.