On the eve of their first practice for Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots announced that their quarterback, Drake Maye, was labeled “limited” for his participation in the session due to his right shoulder injury.
Per league rules, the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks were required to submit a preliminary injury report today, before the first practice scheduled for Thursday.
Starting linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle) and veteran Harold Landry (knee) were also unable to practice, according to the Pats.
After Sunday’s game, Maye downplayed concerns, saying, “A lot of guys in the locker room are fighting through injuries. »
On Tuesday, coach Mike Vrabel said no player was at 100 percent physical capacity at this point in the season. Maye admitted to having some “bumps and bruises” after Sunday’s victory over the Denver Broncos in the AL conference final. In the third quarter, after a 13-yard run, he was tackled by Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga and fell heavily on his right shoulder.
The reps Maye doesn’t do in practice will likely be attributed to Joshua Dobbs. The Patriots also count on Tommy DeVito as a third option at quarterback.
Maye completed ten passes in 21 attempts Sunday for 86 yards and had five sacks. He also rushed ten times for 65 yards and a major. The second half took place in snowy and windy conditions.
On Tuesday, during his weekly interview on WEEI sports radio, he was asked if he was suffering from a right shoulder injury.
“I feel good,” Maye said emphatically. “I’m going to rest a little more. I don’t think it was due to the game, but rather the accumulation of attempted passes – with training camp, 30 weeks of consecutive training at four days a week. It can do damage. I’m rested, feeling good and ready for the Super Bowl. »
