Patriots LT Will Campbell To Undergo MRI On Knee

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 would set up 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 “is going to probably be more than a 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 did not offer an update on the left tackle’s status after the game, but further testing is forthcoming.

Campbell suffered a knee injury during New England’s Week 12 contest. The first-round rookie was ultimately carted off the field and did not return to the game. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports an MRI will take place tomorrow. More on Campbell’s situation will be known at that point.

Losing the No. 4 pick for any extended period would deal a major blow to the Patriots’ offensive line. Upgrading that unit was understood inside and outside the organization to be a major offseason priority ahead of Vrabel’s first year at the helm. He and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels have enjoyed a stellar campaign to date, with New England’s offense playing a major role in that regard. The team entered Sunday ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring.

The development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been a central storyline for the Patriots in 2025. His play (and that of the team, of course) will be greatly impacted in the event Campbell misses any significant time. The LSU product was – as expected – the top lineman selected in April’s draft. Upon entering the league, he faced concerns related to arm length. Campbell has worked exclusively on the blindside, though, ranking 27th amongst offensive tackles in PFF grade entering today’s game.

With a win over the Bengals, the Patriots sit at 10-2 on the year. The AFC leaders will look to maintain their strong showing down the stretch and into the playoffs, but Campbell’s status will be worth 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 in Week 13 if necessary.