The New England Patriots suffered a potentially critical loss on Sunday as starting rookie left tackle Will Campbell suffered a knee injury against the Bengals and was carted off minutes later.
Campbell’s injury happened with just under five minutes to play in the third quarter as the Patriots were holding on to a 17-13 lead.
Trainers came onto the field and could be seen examining Campbell’s right leg, focusing on his knee.
Moments later, Campbell was driven away from the sideline on a cart, with a towel covering his face.
The Patriots declared Campbell questionable to return with a knee injury.
New England’s offensive line had a difficult day on Sunday. Left guard Jaren Wilson left with an ankle injury and was later ruled out.
Veteran Morgan Moses left the game with an illness but later returned.
Campbell has helped stabilize New England’s offensive line as a rookie. The Patriots selected him No. 4 overall in this year’s NFL draft.
