"Since his return from injury in the postseason, there has been a lot of discourse surrounding the future of Will Campbell as the Patriots' starting left tackle. Despite impressing for much of his rookie season, his performance in the playoffs and the Super Bowl was hard to watch, prompting many analysts and fans to question his fit in such a demanding role."
"According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots brought in Jedrick Wills, the 10th overall pick six years ago, for a meeting, as he is looking to return to the NFL after missing the 2025 season due to an injury. Given that he has spent his NFL career at left tackle, this doesn't feel like something to brush off as a standard meeting with a former first-round pick."
"That, of course, would require Vrabel's assurance that Campbell would not thrive at the position in the long term after just one season, and that replacing him that quickly was the only way to solve the issue, rather than giving him time to develop."
Will Campbell's performance as the Patriots' starting left tackle has come under scrutiny following disappointing playoff and Super Bowl showings in his rookie season. Despite impressing during the regular season, analysts and fans question his fit for the demanding role. The Patriots are reportedly considering moving him to left guard, bringing in competition, or replacing him entirely. Recent developments include meetings with Jedrick Wills, a 2020 top-10 pick seeking an NFL return after injury, and earlier rumors about interest in free agent Rasheed Walker. These moves suggest the Patriots may not be confident in Campbell's long-term viability at left tackle after just one season.
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