The New England Patriots had quite the turnaround this off-season. They fired Bill Belichick after over 20 seasons with the legendary head coach at the helm of their franchise. Not only that, but the team also drafted rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
Maye is slated to be the future franchise signal caller for a Patriots team that once housed the great Tom Brady. The former North Carolina QB has some big shoes to fill, and so far, in the 2024 season, he isn’t doing too bad.
In his two games played with the Patriots this season, Maye has completed nearly 60 percent of his passes for 265 yards. He has found the endzone three times and thrown two interceptions in his young career.
However, according to Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin, it seems that Maye may have some knee issues heading into the Patriots’ week seven match-up against the Trevor Lawrence-led Jacksonville Jaguars.
I’m told Drake Maye went for an MRI after practice today. Something to watch this week https://t.co/F5Rtg7KZED
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 16, 2024
Patriots QB Drake Maye Has MRI Following Wednesday’s Practice
In the tweet, Volin mentioned that the rookie standout had been scheduled for an MRI following Wednesday’s team practice. He also noted previously that the team could be without Rhemondre Stevenson, as the running back did not participate in practice.
While the Patriots may be struggling with injuries, every NFL team has to deal with them from time to time. If there’s any positive sign, the report mentioned that Maye was fully participating in practice.
If Maye is fully healthy, Sunday’s game will be intriguing to watch, as Trevor Lawrence has been struggling out of the gate after signing a huge extension this off-season. This quarterback match-up could be one to keep an eye on as Maye out dueling Lawrence could spell disaster for the Jags.
