New England Patriots' Injury Woes: Campbell Heads to IR, But Eligible for Return.
The New England Patriots are facing another injury blow, as rookie left tackle Will Campbell will spend the next few weeks on injured reserve. Campbell's placement on the reserve list due to his knee injury makes him eligible to return to action in time for the team's regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins.
Campbell suffered an MCL sprain during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals and was carted off the field. The Patriots will need to rely on backup tackle Vederian Lowe, who started last season, to fill Campbell's spot at left tackle for Monday night's game against the New York Giants.
In addition to Campbell's injury, the Patriots also suffered several other injuries in Sunday's win, including left guard Jared Wilson, who left the game with a right ankle injury. According to a league source, Wilson is likely to be sidelined for an extended period of time.
To address its depth issues at tackle, the Patriots have signed cornerback Miles Battle to the 53-man roster from their practice squad. The team's bye week comes up on December 14, when they will host the Buffalo Bills.
Campbell's injury sets back the Patriots' chances in the short term, but he remains eligible to return to action for the Dolphins game and beyond. Coach Mike Vrabel has expressed optimism that Campbell can make a successful recovery and contribute to the team's success down the stretch.
The New England Patriots are facing another injury blow, as rookie left tackle Will Campbell will spend the next few weeks on injured reserve. Campbell's placement on the reserve list due to his knee injury makes him eligible to return to action in time for the team's regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins.
Campbell suffered an MCL sprain during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals and was carted off the field. The Patriots will need to rely on backup tackle Vederian Lowe, who started last season, to fill Campbell's spot at left tackle for Monday night's game against the New York Giants.
In addition to Campbell's injury, the Patriots also suffered several other injuries in Sunday's win, including left guard Jared Wilson, who left the game with a right ankle injury. According to a league source, Wilson is likely to be sidelined for an extended period of time.
To address its depth issues at tackle, the Patriots have signed cornerback Miles Battle to the 53-man roster from their practice squad. The team's bye week comes up on December 14, when they will host the Buffalo Bills.
Campbell's injury sets back the Patriots' chances in the short term, but he remains eligible to return to action for the Dolphins game and beyond. Coach Mike Vrabel has expressed optimism that Campbell can make a successful recovery and contribute to the team's success down the stretch.
! The Patriots are already struggling, and now Will Campbell is out for a while 
. It's like they're playing musical chairs at tackle position 
. Lowe has to step up again, but that's not gonna be easy 
. And Jared Wilson, another key player going down? That's just brutal 
. At least Miles Battle is a decent signing 
, but I'm worried about how this all impacts their chances in the playoffs 
. Coach Vrabel says Campbell will make a successful return, but I need to see it happen 
. Can't they just get healthy for once? 