"Because he is set to serve perhaps the most critical role on the entire offensive line, his availability is crucial and will ultimately dictate the success of the offense in its totality. We saw the severe lack of that during Drake Maye's rookie season last year, so Campbell dealing with an ankle injury could be a massive blow to their potential."
"It will be something to monitor over the next few days, but the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan provided the latest update on Friday morning, stating that he saw Campbell in the locker room with a compression sock on his left ankle. However, there was no obvious sign he was limping, which is a significant update given how tough ankle injuries can be for players to deal with."
"The offensive line lacks serious depth, so the idea of Campbell having to be sidelined already is far from ideal. They don't have many other options to go with if he were unable to suit up, especially since they moved on from most of the veterans they could have used during roster cutdowns last month. For now, although Campbell was just officially reported to be questionable, the fact that he's not showing obvious signs of serious injury should provide enough confidence that he will be good to go on Sunday afternoon."
The Patriots enter the season opener with a minimal injury report, with cornerback Christian Gonzalez ruled out and only a few other names listed. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell is the primary concern after sustaining an ankle issue. Campbell's availability is critical because he will likely anchor a thin offensive line and greatly influence offensive success. Observers saw Campbell in the locker room wearing a compression sock on his left ankle and noted no obvious limp. Limited depth on the line increases the stakes if Campbell cannot play. Campbell is officially listed as questionable but appears likely to play Sunday.
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