Patriots’ Will Campell Reveals Injury He Played With Following Super Bowl Loss

The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell fourth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, as he was supposed to be a key part of the O-Line.

Yet, Campbell had his struggles, and in the Super Bowl, he allowed an NFL season-worst 14 pressures. It was a disastrous game for the rookie, and many wondered if he would have to become a guard next season.

However, on Tuesday, Campbell revealed he played through a serious injury, but wasn’t going to use it as an excuse, as he knows he had to be better.

“Will Campbell said he tore a ligament in his knee this season. He wasn’t 100% for the playoffs but said it’s not (an) excuse,” MassLive’s Mark Daniels reported on X on Tuesday.

Whether or not Campbell will need surgery is to be seen. But his play will need to be much better in 2026 if he’s going to remain New England’s starting left tackle.

According to NFL.com, Campbell allowed a staggering 26.9% pressure rate, with each pressure allowed in one-on-one situations. Meanwhile, in the Patriots’ four playoff games, he allowed 29 pressures, which is the most allowed since 2016.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, meanwhile, felt like the entire offensive line struggled in the Super Bowl.

“Nobody played good enough for us to win,” Vrabel said postgame on Sunday when asked about the play of his offensive line as a whole.

Regardless, after Campbell’s poor playoff performance, the Patriots will now have to make a decision on his future position after his rookie season.