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Patriots Rookie Will Campbell Readies for Seahawks as Cat Phobia Story Goes Public

He says he finally feels fully recovered after an MCL setback.

Overview

  • New England’s starting left tackle is set to protect quarterback Drake Maye’s blindside in Sunday’s Super Bowl against Seattle’s pass rush.
  • His likely assignment features frequent battles with Seahawks lineman Leonard “Big Cat” Williams.
  • Campbell’s postseason has been scrutinized after allowing 10 pressures and four sacks versus the Chargers and Texans, then five pressures and no sacks in the AFC Championship.
  • He injured his MCL on Nov. 23, missed four games, returned Jan. 4, and now says he feels like himself again, crediting coaches, trainers, and teammates for support.
  • He told reporters he is terrified of cats, recounting a high school incident in which a friend’s cat jumped on his leg and he kicked it, later joking about the encounter.