Will Campbell speaks to media, says he tore ligament in his knee during season

Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell addressed the media for the first time since his challenging performance in the team's Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks. Campbell had previously declined media interviews after allowing 14 pressures during the 29-13 defeat, marking the highest number of pressures in any game of the 2025 season. He cited emotional reasons for his initial silence but has since apologized.

Campbell disclosed that he tore a ligament in his knee during the regular season, which led to him being placed on injured reserve for the final four weeks before returning in the postseason. Despite not being at full fitness, Campbell stated that his injury was not an excuse for his Super Bowl performance.

Improvement in Campbell's performance is crucial for the Patriots, who selected him fourth overall in the draft, as they rely on him to effectively protect quarterback Drake Maye. Campbell's development is essential for New England's offensive line stability moving forward.