NOVEMBER 24: Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Campbell is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain. Today’s MRI will provide a confirmation on that front, something which might arrange a notable absence. Indeed, Vrabel said during an appearance on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show Monday morning (via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald) that Campbell’s injury “goes to probably be greater than every week or two.” The Patriots have one game remaining before their bye.
NOVEBER 23: Will Campbell exited the Patriots’ win on Sunday. Head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t offer an update on the left tackle’s status after the sport, but further testing is forthcoming.
Campbell suffered a knee injury during Latest England’s Week 12 contest. The primary-round rookie was ultimately carted off the sphere and didn’t return to the sport. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports an MRI will happen tomorrow. More on Campbell’s situation might be known at that time.
Losing the No. 4 pick for any prolonged period would deal a serious blow to the Patriots’ offensive line. Upgrading that unit was understood inside and outdoors the organization to be a serious offseason priority ahead of Vrabel’s first yr on the helm. He and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels have enjoyed a stellar campaign so far, with Latest England’s offense playing a serious role in that regard. The team entered Sunday ranked sixth within the NFL in scoring.
The event of second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been a central storyline for the Patriots in 2025. His play (and that of the team, after all) might be greatly impacted within the event Campbell misses any significant time. The LSU product was – as expected – the highest lineman chosen in April’s draft. Upon entering the league, he faced concerns related to arm length. Campbell has worked exclusively on the blindside, though, rating twenty seventh amongst offensive tackles in PFF grade entering today’s game.
With a win over the Bengals, the Patriots sit at 10-2 on the yr. The AFC leaders will look to take care of their strong showing down the stretch and into the playoffs, but Campbell’s status might be price watching given his importance to the team. Fourth-year blocker Vederian Lowe filled in after Campbell went down, likely leaving him in line to start out in Week 13 if crucial.