Drake Maye injury update: Patriots QB addresses shoulder malady

Drake Maye appeared on the New England Patriots’ injury report for the first time of the 2025 NFL season less than two weeks ahead of his team’s Super Bowl 60 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Maye was estimated to be a ‘limited’ participant on the Patriots’ Jan. 28 practice report because of an injury to his right shoulder.

The Patriots did not actually practice on Jan. 28, and Mike Vrabel expressed little concern about Maye’s injury during a news conference the previous day. Nonetheless, many will be watching the second-year quarterback’s status with a keen eye as he battles an injury in his throwing shoulder.

Here are the latest updates about Maye’s injury as the 23-year-old prepares to make his first-ever Super Bowl start in just his second season.

Drake Maye injury update

Maye provided a positive update about his shoulder injury when asked about it by reporters during a post-practice media availability on Jan. 29.

‘Yeah, I feel good,’ Maye said. ‘Got out there, moved around a good bit today, and went in to do some jog-throughs, so, feeling good.’

Maye also indicated he would be ready to play in Super Bowl 60, which is set to kick off on Feb. 8.

‘I’m looking forward to be ready to go,’ Maye said. ‘This is the game you dream of playing in, so looking forward to getting out there and getting a chance to play in the Super Bowl.’

Maye further expressed his belief that his shoulder injury isn’t anything severe and shouldn’t limit him greatly as he prepares to suit up for the Super Bowl.

‘I think it’s just been one of those things where it’s a long season,’ Maye explained. ‘Sometimes, things show up. I’ll do whatever I can to, you know, feel 100% and I’m sure I’ll get if not there as close as I can or 99[%] or do whatever I can to make sure, I’m throwing and, like I said, do whatever I can to help the team win.’

Vrabel also addressed Maye’s injury during his Jan. 29 media availability. Notably, he told reporters the 23-year-old quarterback’s injury was new and not an aggravation of a previous injury, as such a malady would have been listed on the injury report.

Additionally, Vrabel expressed he wasn’t overly concerned about Maye’s injury as Super Bowl 60 approaches.

‘I try not to have a whole lot of concern,’ Vrabel said. ‘I just want to try to prepare the football team, make sure that everybody’s read, that we all have a plan, not to surprise anybody and make sure that our guys are focusing on the first and second down plan.’