Latest update on knee injury suffered by Patriots OT Will Campbell

New England Patriots rookie offensive tackle Will Campbell went down with a scary-looking knee injury in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, the initial hope is that it isn't something that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Campbell is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain and is a candidate to go on injured reserve. That would keep him out for at least four games and give him a chance to return for the postseason.

It's the best-case scenario for the battered Patriots.

During his weekly appearance on The Greg Hill Show, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on Campbell's injury status.

"I think you have to understand sprains have different severities, so sprain, strain—not sure," Vrabel said when asked about the reports of a sprain. "I just know that he's probably not going to be there Monday night [against the New York Giants], and I don't think it's gonna to be something that's gonna to keep him out. You know, this is not career-ending."

Losing Campbell for any length of time would be a major blow to the Patriots' offense. Rookie left guard Jared Wilson also got injured in the game. That's the entire left side of the offensive line changing at the snap of a finger in one game.

It sets the Patriots up to try to overcome the toughest adversity they've faced all season.

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