The New England Patriots just lost a key piece of their offense as they head down the stretch run. 

Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Wednesday the team placed star left tackle Will Campbell, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, on IR with a knee injury. 

The 21-year-old was carted off the field during the third quarter of the team’s 26-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. 

Campbell will be eligible to return for the team’s Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins. Vederian Lowe is expected to start in his place. 

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The Patriots are 10-2, winners of nine straight games and sit atop the AFC East. They play the Buffalo Bills, who are second in the AFC East at 7-4, in Week 15, a game Campbell will miss. 

A big reason for the Patriots’ turnaround — they were 4-13 last season — is the team’s revamped offensive line. 

In 2024, the team’s Week 1 offensive linemen included Chukwuma Okorafor at left tackle, Michael Jordan at left guard, David Andrews at center, Layden Robinson at right guard and Michael Onwenu at right tackle. 

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Over the offseason, the team made additions to the offensive line through both the NFL Draft and free agency. In 2025, their Week 1 offensive line was Campbell at left tackle, Jared Wilson at left guard, Garrett Bradbury at center, Onwenu at right guard and Morgan Moses at right tackle. 

The remade offensive line has been critical in second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s ascension into the MVP conversation this year. 

Maye, 23, leads the NFL in completion percentage (71%) and yards (3,130), while throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games. A huge reason for this spike in production is improved protection. 

However, Maye could be missing Wilson too. The left guard also left the team’s win over the Bengals with an injury. 

It is unclear if Wilson will be able to play against the New York Giants (2-10) on Monday. 

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The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced the launch of "America the Beautiful passes," offering digital and physical passes to access our nation’s most prized treasures.

The passes are intended to put "American families first" by implementing a new resident-focused fee beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a press release the improvements aim to make the parks more accessible, affordable and efficient.

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"These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations," said Burgum.

Americans can purchase annual passes for $80. Specials are being offered for seniors, allowing them to purchase a $20 annual pass or a lifetime pass for $80.

Free passes are offered to miliary members and Americans with permanent disabilities. 

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Through the program Every Kid Outdoors, all U.S. fourth-grade students can get a free pass for their school year as well. 

Federal recreation site volunteers who serve 250 hours of volunteering can also get free passes.

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Non-residents will have to pay $250 for annual passes to ensure the "American taxpayers who already support the National Park System receive the greatest benefit, the department said. 

"U.S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable pricing, while nonresidents will pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks," the press release notes.

Nonresidents who do not obtain an annual pass will need to fork over a $100-per-person fee to enter 11 parks on top of the standard entrance fee.  

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The 11 parks are: Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion.

Over 330 million people visited America's national parks in 2024, according to NPS.

Funds from the passes purchased online will support the entire National Park System, while passes purchased on site will primarily benefit that specific park, a DOI spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

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"This revenue will help keep our parks beautiful and running well, including [addressing] the deferred maintenance backlog," said the spokesperson. "The nonresident surcharge is a small fraction of total trip costs (airfare, lodging, transport) for foreign tourists."

The passes will support upgrades to visitor facilities, essential maintenance and overall improved services.

Revenue generated from new fee policies will be invested directly back into America’s national parks, supporting upgrades to visitor facilities, essential maintenance and improved services nationwide. 

The passes include photos of animals, parks, President Donald Trump with George Washington, plus Theodore Roosevelt — the president most associated with the creation of our national parks.

Affordability and access are also being expanded under the new policy, with the passes covering two motorcycles.