Overview

• The Patriots signed No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell to a four-year, $43.66 million fully guaranteed rookie contract.
• New England holds a fifth-year option on Campbell’s deal for the 2029 season.
• Campbell’s average annual value ranks him among the top five highest-paid rookie-scale tackles in the NFL.
• He is slated to start at left tackle in Week 1, ending New England’s search for a consistent blind-side protector since Nate Solder left in 2018.
• The signing reflects the Patriots’ strategy to rebuild their offensive line and improve protection for quarterback Drake Maye.