Patriots coach Mike Vrabel revealed why the team put Will Campbell on IR, and how they'll decide to bring him back.

New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle Milton Williams are both on injured reserve, which leaves their statuses for the postseason at least somewhat up in the air.

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

FOXBORO — Patriots left tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle Milton Williams both walked through the locker room this week without the aid of a boot or brace, seemingly positive signs for their respective returns from injured reserve.

“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.

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

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.

The New England Patriots moved to 10-2 with their ninth straight win on Sunday against the Bengals, but it came at the cost of several starters including rookie Will Campbell. The offensive tackle was injured at the 5:58 mark of the third quarter when a Bengals player looked to fall into Campbell’s knee during a TreVeyon Henderson run.

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