New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye suffered a head injury in the second quarter against the New York Jets in Week 8.
The rookie quarterback exited the game and entered the blue medical tent on the Patriots sideline with an apparent head injury. He was listed as questionable to return.
Maye was making his third NFL start today, a matchup vs. the Jets. At the time of his injury, Maye was ripping up the Jets on the ground, with 46 rushing yards. He was 3-of-6 passing for 23 yards in the matchup.
Here’s the latest on the Patriots’ quarterback’s status:
Drake Maye injury update
Drake Maye exited the game early in the second quarter, with 13:45 on the clock. After exiting the blue tent, he went to the locker room.
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At the half, head coach Jerod Mayo announced that Maye would not return to the game.
Initially, the Patriots announced Maye as questionable to return.
The Patriots were leading 7-6 at the time of his injury. Maye scrambled out of the pocket and attempted to slide. On his way to the ground, linebacker Jamien Sherwood dove toward Maye from behind and hit him in the back of the helmet.
Drake Maye stats
Maye exited the game, completing 3 of 6 throws for 22 yards. He rushed for a team-high 46 yards on 3 carries before his injury. He scored the first touchdown against the Jets, showing off his dual-threat ability on a 17-yard scamper for a score.
Entering Week 8, Maye had thrown for 519 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions, completing 65% of his passes in his first two NFL starts.
Patriots QB depth chart
Jacoby Brissett
Joe Milton III
The Patriots have two quarterbacks behind Maye on the depth chart. Veteran Jacoby Brissett entered the game in relief for Maye. Brissett started Weeks 1-5 to begin the season and led New England to a 1-4 start.
Joe Milton III was drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 draft. He is listed as the emergency 3rd string quarterback for the Patriots in Week 8.