Patriots Rookie LT Will Campbell to Resume Practice

Foxborough, Massachusetts - New England Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell is set to return to practice this week after missing the team's last four games due to a knee injury, coach Mike Vrabel announced Monday.

Campbell, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of LSU, suffered an MCL sprain during a Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and was placed on injured reserve. The 21-year-old, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 319 pounds, started all 12 of the Patriots' initial games at left tackle, providing stability to the offensive line. According to performance data, he allowed five sacks, four quarterback hits and 25 pressures during that stretch. His return opens a 21-day window for the team to activate him, making him eligible for Sunday's season finale against the Miami Dolphins at 4:25 p.m.

Vrabel indicated that Campbell could resume practicing as early as Wednesday, expressing confidence in the rookie's progress. "I think he will," Vrabel said when asked about the timeline. The coach highlighted Campbell's commitment during his recovery, noting that the player chose to travel with the team for recent road games against the Baltimore Ravens and New York...