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Patriots Keep Will Campbell at Left Tackle After Super Bowl Struggles

Campbell apologized for skipping media, disclosed a torn knee ligament, and drew assurances his flaws are fixable.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said Campbell will remain New England’s starting left tackle next season and ruled out a position switch.
  • Campbell told reporters he played through a torn knee ligament and was not fully healthy in the playoffs, then expressed regret for avoiding postgame media.
  • Multiple former NFL linemen characterized Campbell’s issues as technical — timing, footwork and pass sets — rather than traits-based concerns.
  • Seattle defenders said film study revealed an offensive-line tell, and Drake Maye was sacked six times in the Super Bowl and 21 times in the postseason, a new record.
  • The Patriots began offseason housekeeping with 11 futures contracts as emphasis turns to protection upgrades and coaching adjustments to better shield Maye.