New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell addressed an unknown injury and his postgame absence after the Patriots’ 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60. On Tuesday, the rookie spoke to reporters for the first time since the biggest game of his life.
Will Campbell Injury and Patriots Offensive Line Breakdown
Campbell told reporters that he tore a ligament in his knee during the season and was not fully healthy in the playoffs. Campbell also apologized for not speaking with the media after the Super Bowl and said he needed time to collect himself before answering questions.
The offensive collapse in the title game went far beyond one player, but the left side of the line was a central issue. According to Next Gen Stats, Campbell allowed 14 quarterback pressures, the most by any offensive lineman in a single game this season and tied for the most in a postseason game since 2018.
He produced a 26.9 percent pressure rate, all in one-on-one situations, and gave up four quick pressures within 2.5 seconds, tied for the highest mark by an offensive tackle in Super Bowl history.
Will Campbell said he tore a ligament in his knee this season. He wasn’t 100% for the playoffs but said it’s not excuse.
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) February 10, 2026
Campbell was credited with allowing one of the Seahawks’ five sacks. The Patriots were shut out through three quarters. Quarterback Drake Maye was sacked six times and faced a relentless rush. The Patriots finished with 13 points, all in garbage time.
The difficulties mirrored the larger postseason trend. Over four playoff games, Campbell allowed 29 pressures, the most in the Next Gen Stats era dating to 2016. Left guard Jared Wilson also struggled, and the Patriots averaged less than 3.3 yards per designed rush against the Seahawks defense that ranked first in the league against the run.
Maye completed 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards with two touchdowns and three turnovers. He was sacked 21 times during the postseason, the highest total for any quarterback in one playoff run in league history.
During the regular season, Maye had led the NFL in completion percentage, yards per attempt, and passer rating while leading the Patriots to a 14-3 record. He was the second-ranked thrower in PFSN’s QBi metric this season.
The Patriots’ offensive line had climbed from last place in the PFSN NFL Team OL Impact Rankings in 2024 to 12th in 2025-26. The Patriots had the fourth-worst record in the NFL just one year ago.
Campbell, selected No. 4 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, started every game at left tackle and became a cornerstone of the team’s quick turnaround under head coach Mike Vrabel.
The Super Bowl result brought added attention to his development and health as the Patriots enter an offseason defined by finding a way to protect their young star quarterback.
