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The New England Patriots just lost a key part of their offense as they headed out for the long haul.
Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Wednesday that the team is placing star left tackle Will Campbell, the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, on IR because of a knee injury.
The 21-year-old was carted off the field in the third quarter of the team’s 26-20 victory over the USA Cincinnati Bengals Sunday.
Campbell is eligible to return for the team’s Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins. Vederian Lowe is expected to start in his place.
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Will Campbell of the New England Patriots after a game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, October 26, 2025. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Patriots are 10-2, have won nine straight games and are atop the AFC East. They play that Buffalo Bills, who are second in the AFC East at 7-4, Campbell will miss a game in Week 15.
A big reason for the Patriots’ turnaround – they were 4-13 last season – is the team’s revamped offensive line.
In 2024, the team’s Week 1 offensive linemen included Chukwuma Okorafor at left tackle, Michael Jordan at left guard, David Andrews at center, Layden Robinson at right guard and Michael Onwenu at right tackle.
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New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell (center) lies on the field after being injured during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Nov. 23, 2025. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
During the offseason, the team made additions to the offensive line through both the NFL Draft and free agency. In 2025, their Week 1 offensive line consisted of Campbell at left tackle, Jared Wilson at left guard, Garrett Bradbury at center, Onwenu at right guard and Morgan Moses at right tackle.
The revamped offensive line was crucial to second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s rise into the MVP discussion this year.
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Maye, 23, runs it NFL in completion percentage (71%) and yards (3,130) while throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games. A key reason for this increase in production is improved protection.
However, Maye could also miss Wilson. The left guard also missed the team’s win over the Bengals with an injury.
It’s unclear whether Wilson can play against New York Giants (2-10) on Monday.
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