Ahead of Super Bowl LX, attention across the NFL world has centered on Drake Maye’s right shoulder. The second-year quarterback of the New England Patriots appeared on the 2025 injury report for the first time just as his team prepares to face the Seattle Seahawks on February 8 in the most important game of the season.
Despite being listed as a “limited” participant in practice reports on January 28 and 29, Maye offered an optimistic update during his media availability on Thursday.
The Patriots are concerned given that Maye is the key to their offense. The young quarterback has become the playmaker the team had long awaited, both through the air and on the ground.
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What has Drake Maye said about his injury?
Speaking to the media on Thursday, the New England quarterback made it clear that his recovery is on the right track.
“Yeah, I feel good,” said the 23-year-old passer. “I got out there, moved around a good amount today, and went in to do some light jogging, so I feel good.”
Concern within the team intensified because the discomfort involves his throwing shoulder, a critical area for a quarterback who is set to make his first Super Bowl start.
Maye downplayed the severity of the issue, attributing it to the natural wear and tear of a long season. “I think it’s been one of those things where it’s a long season,” he explained. “Sometimes things pop up. I’ll do whatever it takes to, you know, feel 100 percent, and I’m confident I’ll get there-if not fully, as close as possible, or 99 percent.”
Maye also emphasized that the issue does not appear to stem from a specific hit. “I really don’t think it was from a game, but more from the accumulation of throws-this includes training camp-30 straight weeks throwing, four days a week. It can add up.”
Head coach Mike Vrabel, for his part, struck a calm tone when addressing reporters. “I try not to have too much concern,” Vrabel said. “I just want to prepare the football team, make sure everyone is ready, that we all have a plan, don’t surprise anyone, and make sure our guys are focused on the first- and second-down plan.”
Vrabel also clarified that Maye’s injury is “new” and not an aggravation of a previous issue. That distinction is important for the Patriots’ medical staff, which is also monitoring other limited players such as Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry.
With ten days remaining until kickoff at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Maye made his determination clear. “This is the game you dream about playing in, so I’m really excited to get out there and have the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl.”
The injury does not appear to be an obstacle for Maye to make his first major appearance on the league’s biggest stage and begin to build his legacy in the NFL.
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