Drake Maye, the 22-year-old quarterback for the New England Patriots, has been registered in the injury report with a knee injury. Maye started as a rookie for the Patriots in the Week 6 game. Although the Patriots did not win against the Houston Texans, Maye gave a commendable performance as a starter.
Here are all the latest details on Drake Maye’s injury, including its severity. Also, check out when he might return to NFL action.
How did Drake Maye get injured?
The cause of Drake Maye’s injury is unclear. Although he was struck eight times during the game against the Houston Texans, the rookie quarterback also notably participated in the practice sessions after the game despite facing an issue with his knee. As such, his injury isn’t expected to be very serious.
Additionally, Ben Volin, a reporter for The Boston Globe, wrote in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), “I’m told Drake Maye went for an MRI after practice today. Something to watch this week.”
When will Drake Maye return to play for the New England Patriots in the NFL?
Although he suffered a knee injury and is set to have an MRI to check it, Drake Maye might be on the Patriots’ squad for their Week 7 game. The New England Patriots’ team management has also not made any statement regarding his potential absence from the game.
Maye talked to CBS News after an outstanding performance in the Week 6 game against the Texans. However, the NE Patriots quarterback was sad about the team’s loss. The 22-year-old North Carolina native said, “Most of my friends and family, after a loss, they’ll still worry more about the loss than kind of encouraging plays. That’s kind of the people I’m around. We care about winning. We just hate losing.”
