Overview
- In early June 2026 the Patriots publicly reaffirmed Campbell as their starting left tackle and said they will give him time to develop rather than move him immediately to guard.
- Campbell reported intensive offseason knee rehab, saying he did physical therapy five days a week and acknowledged he needs to improve across the board.
- Campbell returned from an MCL sprain late in his rookie year and struggled in the postseason, with Next Gen Stats showing he allowed 14 pressures in Super Bowl LX.
- A Bleacher Report re-draft and Pro Football Focus metrics have fueled criticism by arguing Kelvin Banks Jr. posted higher grades and far more snaps, prompting questions about New England’s 2025 No. 4 pick.
- The Patriots drafted Caleb Lomu in 2026 and are using him as a swing/right tackle, which preserves Campbell’s role at left tackle for now but keeps competition and a potential move inside on the roster’s horizon.