The loudest moment after the Super Bowl was Will Campbell’s silence
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was sacked six times in Super Bowl LX and LT Will Campbell, who was supposed to protect him, stayed silent.
After the New England Patriots fell 29–13 to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, Drake Maye stood and answered questions about a loss that will linger for years. One of his most criticized teammates, however, chose a different response.
Left tackle Will Campbell never spoke. According to the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, Campbell declined multiple requests to address reporters and left the Patriots’ locker room in silence, offering no comments after a night that placed him squarely at the center of the postgame blame.
Every single Will Campbell pass pro rep from the Super Bowl. What do you notice?pic.twitter.com/W7vVgEXVg0
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 9, 2026
Will Campbell declines media after struggles in Super Bowl LX
Campbell’s performance in Super Bowl LX was impossible to miss, and even harder to forget. Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Campbell allowed 14 pressures against Seattle, the most surrendered by any offensive lineman in a single game during the entire 2025 NFL season. The Seahawks repeatedly collapsed the left side of the pocket, forcing Maye to rush throws, absorb hits, and abandon plays before they had a chance to develop.
Campbell was drafted fourth overall in 2025 and billed as the cornerstone protector for the Patriots’ franchise quarterback, so this was a brutal reversal of expectations.
The Seahawks’ defensive front, one of the league’s best all season, exposed Campbell’s technical flaws, particularly his footwork and recovery against speed rushers. And while New England had survived elite defenses earlier in the postseason, the margin finally disappeared in the finale.
Campbell’s refusal to speak seemed like an acknowledgement that he was responsible for much of the Patriots’ mistakes. Rookies struggle and offensive linemen get beaten, but Super Bowls have a way of freezing moments in time. And for Campbell, Super Bowl LX may unfortunately become a defining moment, at least for now.
His silence contrasted sharply with Maye’s composure, reinforcing the divide between a quarterback already carrying the burden of leadership and a young lineman still reckoning with his place in the league.
Despite the rough outing, however, Campbell’s NFL future is far from over. One of the biggest knocks on him coming out of LSU was arm length, a concern magnified against Seattle’s edge rushers. But that weakness doesn’t carry the same weight inside. Campbell played guard during parts of his college career, and a position switch could revive his trajectory.
Chris Long and Beau Allen discuss Will Campbell and his future at LT following SB performance
— Green Light with Chris Long (@greenlight) February 9, 2026
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If the Patriots invest in a true blindside tackle through free agency or the draft, moving Campbell inside could stabilize both his career and the offensive line as a whole. On Sunday night, Will Campbell said nothing. But his silence spoke volumes about where his career stands, and how much work lies ahead.
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