The New England Patriots will be without their starting left tackle for the foreseeable future after Will Campbell suffered an ankle injury in the team’s Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.Shortly after the game,

“Foxboro loooooves Tom Brady!” It’s been nearly a quarter century since legendary New England Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos uttered those words to describe the club’s young upstart quarterback as he thrived on a huge (and snow-filled) stage in knocking off the then-Oakland Raiders in the 2002 AFC Divisional Round.

But even though Will Campbell is currently off the 53-man roster, he still is heavily involved in the proceedings. His replacement, fellow offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, said as much on Wednesday when asked about the rookie remaining an active part of the team despite his current injury absence.

Will Campbell’s strong rookie year hasn’t stopped insiders from pushing a future move to guard for the young lineman.

Though they both won't suit up against the Buffalo Bills, two New England Patriots currently on injured reserve are working their way back to the field.

NBC Sports Boston's Albert Breer shared an updated report on Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell's MCL sprain.

Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell suffered an injury last week. What's his status ahead of Monday's game against the Giants?

The Pats received good news that Campbell should be back protecting Drake Maye before season's end. It didn’t look like that way Sunday.

Noted Patriots fan and TV analyst Bill Simmons had a surprisingly cool-headed outlook on New England's season after losing to the Bills.