FOXBORO — Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expects rookie left deal with Will Campbell to return to follow this week.
Campbell was positioned on injured reserve after injuring his knee in Week 12 towards the Bengals.
That is the primary week that Campbell can return to follow and be activated off injured reserve. To be able to play the Patriots’ season finale towards the Dolphins on Sunday at 4:25 p.m., the Patriots would want to activate Campbell by Saturday at 4 p.m.
Regardless of the damage, Campbell has made the Patriots’ final two street journeys to Baltimore and New York to observe from the sideline.
“I believe Will cares deeply about this group and the gamers on it,” Vrabel mentioned. “That was his resolution. I normally would quite these guys keep and get some relaxation and recuperate and remedy, and as soon as he began feeling ok to journey, he requested to go. I believe it might probably solely assist him to be round his teammates.”
The Patriots chosen Campbell fourth general within the 2025 NFL Draft. He began the primary 12 weeks of the season, permitting 5 sacks, 4 QB hits and 25 whole pressures, per PFF’s charting.
Campbell, and the Patriots’ offensive line general, has been a pleasing shock this season.
Vrabel mentioned Monday morning on WEEI that he obtained a Christmas current from the offensive line that includes Campbell in a Child Bjorn.
Vederian Lowe, who has admirably replaced Campbell at left deal with, mentioned they gave Vrabel that shirt due to the particular relationship the rookie offensive lineman has along with his head coach.
