Injuries Worry Patriots: Campbell and Wilson Leave the Game
Cincinnati – The New England Patriots suffered a tough blow in their matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, with two of their key players leaving the field due to injuries.
Will Campbell, the starting left tackle and number 4 pick of the 2025 NFL draft, was carted off the field in the third quarter due to a knee injury.
Campbell’s injury occurred during a four-yard run to the left side. Patriots players surrounded Campbell, who was covered with a towel while being taken off the field.
Officially, Campbell was ruled out for the rest of the game in the final quarter.
Additionally, starting left guard Jared Wilson also had to be carted off, suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter. This was a second blow for the Patriots, who had so far had good luck in terms of health this season.
Veterans Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown were the replacements in the game for Campbell and Wilson, respectively.
Campbell and Wilson were making history in New England this season. According to data, they were only the second pair of rookies to start as starters at left tackle and left guard since the year 2000.
The bad news didn’t end there for the Patriots on Sunday.
All-Pro special teams player Brenden Schooler also injured his ankle in the first half and was ruled out for the rest of the game. In addition, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga injured his chest.
