New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell just dropped the biggest piece of good news this team has heard in weeks, telling reporters, “I’m good” after leaving Sunday’s 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury. Yeah, you read that right. Good news for the Patriots, who’ve had their season defined by guys getting sidelined left and right.
Another Sunday, Another Injury Report
It felt like Groundhog Day out there against the Packers, didn’t it? Campbell, the starting left tackle, had to dip out in the early fourth quarter, heading straight for the blue medical tent. He was questionable to return with that knee injury, and surprise, surprise, he never made it back onto the field for the rest of the game. Considering what we’ve seen from the Patriots this year, everyone probably just assumed the worst, right? But here’s the kicker: Campbell actually said he had his leg whipped but totally would’ve gone back in if the team wasn’t already down by a whopping 24 points with only about 10 minutes left on the clock. What a wild detail!
This “all-clear” is massive for a team that saw even more knee injuries stack up during that same game. Left guard Ben Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson both got hurt, adding to the Patriots’ growing list of medical woes. And let’s be real, Campbell himself isn’t a stranger to the injury bug. Since getting drafted in the first round in 2025, he’s dealt with medical issues, including spraining his knee in a Week 5 win against the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this season. So yeah, for him to come out of this latest scare saying he’s fine, that’s definitely a breath of fresh air for New England.
Next Man Up…Again
With Campbell out, the Patriots had to roll with the “next man up” mentality, just like they’ve done too many times already this season. First-round rookie Caleb Lomu stepped in at left tackle, playing the final 18 snaps against the Packers. Later in the game, Marcus Bryant even relieved right-side starter Morgan Moses. It shows you the depth, or lack thereof, that they’re having to tap into every single week.
So, what’s next for the squad? The Patriots are set to face the Detroit Lions this Sunday, but it won’t be in Foxborough. They’re heading across the Atlantic to play in Munich, Germany. The team plans to hold their first practice of the week back home at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday before they catch that flight. Hopefully, Campbell’s knee holds up for the trip and beyond.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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