Patriots left tackle Will Campbell diagnosed with MCL sprain in right knee
The gist
Patriots left tackle Will Campbell was diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee and is expected to miss games.
The second-year starter had allowed just one sack in seven games before the injury.
How it unfolded
- 2025Campbell was the Patriots' first-round pick, No. 4 overall, out of LSU.
- Nov 2025Campbell suffered a Grade 3 torn MCL in his right knee and was placed on injured reserve.
- Oct 11, 2026Campbell left the Patriots' win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter with a right knee injury after Rhamondre Stevenson was brought down on his right leg; he was questionable to return.
Key terms
- MCL sprain
- A major ligament on the inner side of the knee that resists valgus forces.
- left tackle
- An offensive line position in American football that flanks the guards and blocks defenders to protect the ball carrier.
- sack
- A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass is thrown.
Source: Wikipedia