Overview
- Head coach Mike Vrabel said he thinks rookie left tackle Will Campbell will begin practicing this week now that he is eligible.
- Campbell has missed the past four games on injured reserve with a knee/MCL injury and can now be designated to return under NFL IR rules.
- The Patriots would need to activate Campbell by Saturday at 4 p.m. ET for him to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dolphins.
- If he is cleared, the team could use Week 18 as a postseason tune-up for the rookie, according to reporting analysis.
- Vrabel confirmed wide receiver Mack Hollins is on injured reserve with an abdomen injury, ruling him out until at least the AFC Championship, and guard Jared Wilson missed Week 17 while in concussion protocol.