"But, Campbell's addition to the injury report stands as sizable concern for a Patriots team already bracing for a tough matchup against Maxx Crosby and the Raiders' pass rush. The Patriots selected Campbell with the fourth-overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft with the hope that the LSU product would solidify New England's porous offensive line and protect Drake Maye's blindside for the foreseeable future."
"Gonzalez - who has not practiced since suffering a hamstring injury on July 28 - was the lone Patriots player who did not take part in Thursday's practice, while defensive tackle Christian Barmore joined Campbell as a limited participant. Barmore, who is returning to game action after missing most of the 2024 campaign due to blood clots, was limited with what New England deemed as "not injury related" - which could signal that Barmore is just getting limited reps during practice."
"Despite some initial growing pains during joint practices, Campbell impressed during preseason action - especially when it came to clearing a path in the run game. Campbell's potential absence would seriously hinder New England on Sunday - not just because of his own upside and ability to slow down Crosby, but also because of the lack of depth behind him at the tackle position."
Will Campbell is listed as a limited participant with an ankle injury and could miss the Patriots' season opener against the Raiders. Christian Gonzalez has not practiced since July 28 with a hamstring injury and did not participate on Thursday. Christian Barmore was limited with a designation labeled "not injury related" as he returns after missing most of 2024 due to blood clots. Campbell was New England's fourth-overall 2025 pick expected to protect Drake Maye's blindside and bolster the run game. Depth behind Campbell is thin, with Vederian Lowe and seventh-round pick Marcus Bryant as the immediate backups.
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