Why Patriots' Will Campbell has tools to reduce sacks allowed in 2026

Will Campbell, the Patriots' left tackle, has the tools to reduce sacks next season, following a rough 2025 campaign that culminated in a sack and 14 total pressures in the Super Bowl loss to Seattle. The LSU product yielded five sacks last season, and injuries late in the year affected his form as the playoffs approached. He will protect quarterback Drake Maye's blindside behind an upgraded offense featuring A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, and will line up beside Alijah Vera-Tucker, the new starting left guard. At 22, Campbell is athletic and quick, though his short arms drew critique as Seahawks edge rushers exploited his side in the Super Bowl. Experience and Vrabel's support are expected to help him improve in 2026, especially with Caleb Lomu, the No. 28 overall pick in this year's draft, shaping the line.

The combination of coaching, new teammates, and developmental progress could enable Campbell to lower sack totals and boost the Patriots' passing game next season, a key objective for an offense aiming to capitalize on talent like Brown and Doubs and a more complete blocking unit.