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Patriots Sign No. 4 Pick Will Campbell to $43.66 Million Rookie Contract

The deal underscores New England’s effort to reinforce its offensive line to protect quarterback Drake Maye under coach Mike Vrabel.

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Overview

  • Campbell’s four-year, $43.66 million fully guaranteed contract includes a $28.39 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option.
  • Chosen fourth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Campbell is slated to start at left tackle in Week 1, filling a role the Patriots have unsettled since Nate Solder’s 2018 exit.
  • His agreement establishes a new rookie-scale-era high for offensive linemen and ranks among the richest guarantees ever for a first-year tackle.
  • New England has also added veteran center Garrett Bradbury, signed tackle Morgan Moses and drafted center Jared Wilson to bolster pass protection.
  • Following a 2024 season that saw a franchise-record 52 sacks allowed, these moves reflect coach Mike Vrabel’s push to safeguard second-year quarterback Drake Maye.