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5 position battles to watch at Patriots training camp

July 2, 2026

ERIC CANHA-IMAGN IMAGES As the New England Patriots prepare to head to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium for training camp in three weeks, head coach Mike Vrabel has his team in prime position to make a run at the Super Bowl again. While cornerstone pieces like franchise quarterback Drake Maye and newly acquired superstar wideout A.J. Brown are locked into their roles, several critical areas of the roster remain…

Listing the 10 most important Patriots after Drake Maye

June 23, 2026

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AP PHOTO/ GREG COOPER While quarterback Drake Maye is undeniably the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ franchise, a championship-caliber roster requires a dominant supporting cast. Building around a young signal-caller means establishing elite protection, dynamic playmakers, and a defense capable of shutting down high-powered offenses. Here are the 10 most important Patriots after Drake Maye, ranked by their impact on the team’s success. 1. Will Campbell, OT: Protecting Maye’s…

Wolf defends Campbell & reaffirms he’s staying at left tackle

February 24, 2026

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Getty Images Eliot Wolf made the media rounds in Indianapolis on Monday and met with the assembled media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. One of the topics he addressed was the play of rookie left tackle Will Campbell down the stretch. Campbell struggled mightily, specifically in the Super Bowl, prompting some to openly question whether or not he should be moved inside to left guard. Wolf quickly through…

Vrabel commits to Will Campbell; Now the young left tackle needs to prove he’s the guy

February 10, 2026

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Getty FOXBOROUGH – Patriots coach Mike Vrabel put any and all speculation to bed on Monday regarding the future of Patriots left tackle Will Campbell. “Will’s 22 years old. He’s our left tackle. He’ll get better, he’ll get stronger. There were moments where he played well, moments where he blocked the guy. There’s plays he’d like to have back. We’re not moving Will to guard, to center, to tight end…

Will Campbell meets with the media & addresses his performance on Sunday

February 10, 2026

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Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – It was locker room clean out day for the Patriots and rookie left tackle Will Campbell met with the media to discuss his performance in Sunday’s 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Campbell started off by apologizing to the assembled media for not speaking after the game. The NFL is reportedly going to fine Campbell for not meeting his post game media…

Top 5 matchups to watch in the Texans, Patriots playoff game

January 18, 2026

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It’s a battle of Will’s today. Literally! Today’s game is the ultimate match up game for the Patriots. Offensively they will have their hands full against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Match ups will dictate what ultimately happens and who wins this game. The Patriots will need to be on the right side of these match ups if they ultimately want to win this game and advance….

Will Campbell & Milton Williams activated ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dolphins

January 3, 2026

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Courtesy of WCVB The Patriots got some good news this week with offensive tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle Milton Williams returning to practice. Both must have had a good week of practice because the team activated ahead of Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, In a corresponding move, the Patriots waived defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms. The Patriots also elevated offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes and defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III…

Patriots breathe sigh of relief on Will Campbell’s knee injury, but loss still stings

November 25, 2025

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The Patriots received a significant, albeit mixed, injury update regarding rookie left tackle Will Campbell, who was carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday’s 26-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Initial fears of a season-ending injury, heightened by the rookie’s visible distress as he was helped off, appear to have been avoided. According to reports, Campbell is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, which an MRI…

Campbell learns valuable lessons about being a pro after going up against Garrett

October 27, 2025

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Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images FOXBOROUGH- Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell found out on Sunday what the rest of the NFL has know for several years now. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is a monster. With Halloween around the corner, Garrett was a nightmare for Campbell and the rest of the Patriots offensive line, racking up a career high 5 sacks in the Browns 32-13 loss. Garrett lined up in his…

Top 5 matchups to watch in the Browns-Patriots game

October 26, 2025

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The Patriots host the Cleveland Browns this afternoon and while on paper, this is a winnable game. Cleveland poses some match up problems. Especially defensive end Myles Garrett who is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Here are five match-ups to watch in what could be a much bigger challenge for the Patriots than some would think. Myles Garrett vs. Will Campbell: Campbell is going to need help…

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