NFL insider shares details on injury to former LSU standout Will Campbell
By Luke Greco
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Ian Rapoport revealed that former LSU and current Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain. He will have an MRI on his knee to determine the severity of his injury.
According to Rapoport, he is a candidate for the injured reserve list, with the hope that Campbell can return for the playoffs. The New England Patriots are currently 10-2 and just got a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They lead their division by 2 games in the loss column over the Buffalo Bills and currently have the best record in the AFC.
Campbell has been a standout for the Patriots in his rookie season. According to Pro Football Focus, Campbell has allowed 5 sacks and 25 total pressures.
Campbell played 3 seasons with LSU and was a consensus All-American in his junior season. There were some concerns come combine time with Campbell’s measurements, but the Patriots still selected Campbell with the 4th overall pick.
It’s safe to say the Patriots were smart not to listen to many who claimed Campbell had too short of arms to be a dominant tackle in the NFL.
New England is having quite the season and will look to steady the ship until Campbell returns to the offensive line.
