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Patriots Place Rookie LT Will Campbell on Injured Reserve

He will be eligible to return in Week 18 under IR rules after a reported MCL sprain.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Wednesday that Campbell is going on IR, requiring a minimum four-game absence.
  • Vederian Lowe will start at left tackle in Campbell’s place with rookie Marcus Bryant prepared as the primary backup.
  • New England is signing cornerback Miles Battle to the 53-man roster to fill the open spot.
  • Rookie left guard Jared Wilson suffered a high-ankle sprain and is not expected to play Monday night against the Giants, per Vrabel.
  • Reports identify Campbell’s injury as an MCL sprain with estimates ranging from roughly four to six-plus weeks, and his earliest eligibility to play is the Week 18 finale versus Miami.