Green Bay Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell has stated he will no longer play through injuries and will mirror the energy he receives from others, emphasizing the need to 'Focus on yourself.' After missing four games due to neck and ankle injuries, Campbell has avoided media interactions all season. Coach Matt LaFleur recognized Campbell's frustration, which he said stemmed from being hurt, and noted that Campbell 'pours his heart into the game.' The team has given Campbell time off from practice to facilitate his recovery. Packers are also evaluating running back AJ Dillon's ability to play with a broken right thumb. Campbell declined to discuss his previous comments with the media, insisting on concentrating solely on the upcoming game against the Panthers and stating he did not practice today to give him a chance to recover.
Campbell's response to this today in the locker room: "I’m not answering no questions about nothing that happened on the internet. You all want to talk about the Panthers, we can. But I ain’t answering no questions about nothing on no internet." https://t.co/BAT8sKMMMo
Campbell's response: "I’m not answering no questions about nothing that happened on the internet. You all want to talk about the Panthers, we can. But I ain’t answering no questions about nothing on no internet." https://t.co/XH1TDCYD8S
De’Vondre Campbell in the locker room: “I’m not answering no questions about anything that happened on the internet.” “We’re trying to win out.”
We were hoping to hear directly from Campbell about who he was referring to here (fans, coaches, etc?), but he just told us, “I’m not answering no questions about nothing on the internet.” https://t.co/5nK7uGOf0M
Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur on De’Vondre Campbell: Talked to him but really not about the tweet. Feels the frustration is about dealing with injuries. Coverage on @SpectrumNews1WI.
LaFleur said there weren't many live reps to test RB AJ Dillon last week and they will get a better sense of whether he can function with his broken right thumb during practice this week.
Matt LaFleur said he understands De’Vondre Campbell frustration (re: Campbell’s post yesterday). Said they spoke and “We think it’s best to try to get his body back because we know what type of player he’s been.” He DNP’d today to “give him an opportunity to get his body back.” https://t.co/JrHXBmIx4U
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur said ILB De'Vondre Campbell pours his heart into the game and said his comments came with frustration over being hurt this year. He said they decided to give him time off in practice and evaluate at the end ofweek. Said it's best to get his body back.
More drama in Green Bay. #Packers ILB has missed 4 games this year with neck and ankle injuries. Campbell has also hid from the media all year, so we'll see if he addresses this further later this week. https://t.co/RdHWY6xlI8
#Packers LB De’Vondre Campbell: “Not going out my way anymore and I'm not playing through injuries anymore cause when shit goes wrong they always use it against you. I'm treating everyone accordingly and giving them the same energy they giving me. Focus on yourself and your… https://t.co/MAHYYDUy11