“I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field,” he wrote. “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.”
As the NFL star put it, “From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
While sharing that he plans to “approach this challenge” with the “toughness, resilience and grit” that Detroit is built upon, Campbell turned his focus to his team.
“To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you,” he shared. “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.”
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