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Will Campbell reportedly has MCL sprain, injury might not be season-ending
The rookie left tackle awaits the results of an MRI.
The Patriots continue to await more clarity on the injury to starting left tackle Will Campbell during Sunday’s win over the Bengals, but a report on Monday morning indicated that the rookie’s season may not be over.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Campbell is “believed to have suffered an MCL sprain and will an MRI on his knee.”
Rapoport added that Campbell could be headed for a stint on Injured Reserve (meaning he would miss at least four games), but that hope remains for a potential playoff return.
“He’s a candidate for Injured Reserve,” wrote Rapoport, “with the hope he returns when it counts the most.”
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Depending on the results of the MRI, it could be the closest thing possible to good news for the Patriots in the entire situation. Campbell was carted off the field during the 26-20 victory over the Bengals in the third quarter, covering his head with a towel as he exited with a knee injury. It was feared to be a season-ending injury.
That he might be able to return later in the season (potentially the postseason) would be a huge boost for New England.
Campbell, the Patriots’ 2025 first-round pick, has helped solidify an offensive line that struggled for several seasons prior to his arrival. While his first NFL season has not been without its ups and downs, Campbell has been consistently rated as one of the better performing rookies in his draft class. The Patriots have thrived with improved offensive line play, as New England is now 10-2 and leading the AFC East.
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