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Patriots Lose Rookie Linemen in Bengals Game as Will Campbell Is Carted Off, Jared Wilson Ruled Out

Backups stepped in with postgame evaluations still to come.

Overview

  • Left tackle Will Campbell exited in the third quarter with a knee injury, was carted to the locker room and was listed by the team as questionable to return.
  • Rookie left guard Jared Wilson was carted off in the first quarter with an ankle injury and was ruled out after starting 11 of 12 games this season.
  • Ben Brown replaced Wilson at left guard, and veteran Vederian Lowe took over for Campbell at left tackle, with rookie Marcus Bryant also entering earlier at right tackle.
  • Special teams captain Brenden Schooler left with an ankle injury and did not return, while defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga was listed as questionable with a chest issue and right tackle Morgan Moses briefly left with an illness before returning.
  • The injuries disrupted a previously stable offensive line, and the team had not announced definitive diagnoses or timelines during the game.