Overview
- New England’s Wednesday submission was a projected injury report, which listed Drake Maye as a limited participant with a right shoulder issue even though the team did not practice.
- On Thursday, Vrabel said the shoulder problem occurred during the AFC Championship Game and described his level of concern as “not much,” with preparations proceeding as planned.
- During the brief media window Maye did not throw, but he later said he did throw in practice, reported feeling good after extra rest, and expects to be ready for Super Bowl LX.
- Team messaging has consistently downplayed the issue, and reporting indicates he is not in immediate danger of missing the game, though practice participation will be tracked in the coming days.
- If practice reps are reduced, Joshua Dobbs would absorb more work with Tommy DeVito as the third quarterback, and the Patriots have nearly two weeks before facing Seattle in Santa Clara.