Patriots Rookie Starter Still Feels He Has to Earn Week 1 Role

Patriots rookie starter still feels he has to earn Week 1 role

FOXBORO — The Patriots entered training camp giving rookie Jared Wilson every chance to earn a starting role. It didn’t take long for Wilson to seize the moment. Wilson, a 2025 third-round pick, has been practicing as the Patriots’ starting left guard since last week. He entered camp as the team’s top backup at both center, behind Garrett Bradbury, and left guard, behind Cole Strange. Bradbury went down with an injury last week, bumping Ben Brow…

Patriots Insider Highlights Rookie O-Lineman, And It Isn't Will Campbell

The New England Patriots are hoping to take a step forward in 2025, and their rookie class is going to play a big role in whether or not they are ultimately able to accomplish that goal. The good news is that early on at training camp, the Patriots’ rookies have looked strong. All eyes have been on left tackle Will Campbell after he was selected with the No. 4 overall pick, and he has held up well so far. However, he may not even be the most imp…