Sports Illsutrated's Albert Breer offered a troubling injury update on New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell, but another report on Monday offered a potentially positive sign for the rookie's return timeline.

Campbell currently is on injured reserve after suffering a knee sprain.

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.

Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell was spotted walking in the locker room with nothing on his knee.

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,

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Wednesday the team is placing offensive tackle Will Campbell on injured reserve.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented briefly on injured offensive tackle Will Campbell's injury and recovery status.

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