Will Campbell to the injured list
The New England Patriots’ starting left tackle, Will Campbell, was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday due to a right knee injury and will miss at least the next four games. This means that Campbell’s earliest return could be in the last regular season game against the Miami Dolphins, but the Patriots, with the best record in the AFC, also hope to be in the playoffs after that. In addition, starting left guard Jared Wilson (right ankle) will miss Monday’s home game against the New York Giants. Both Campbell and Wilson were carted off the field in the 26-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and players were bracing for the worst-case scenario of a season-ending injury for Campbell. They felt fortunate that wasn’t the case.Vederian Lowe, a four-year veteran, is expected to start in place of Campbell at left tackle, while Ben Brown, also with four years of experience, is next on the depth chart at left guard. The Patriots had started with the same offensive line in 10 of their first 11 games. The team has its bye week after Monday’s game against the Giants, then hosts the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 14, in a game that could have significant ramifications in the AFC East standings. Then, New England plays consecutive away games against the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets before the end of the regular season at home against the Dolphins.It’s not the worst-case scenario, that’s what we told him. It’s a blessing because it looked really bad.
Garrett Bradbury
