Patriots QB Drake Maye Battles Shoulder Injury, Illness Ahead of Super Bowl LX

Patriots QB Drake Maye, set to start in Super Bowl LX, is battling a throwing shoulder injury (limited Thursday) and an illness (missed Friday practice), making his status worth monitoring. Maye, named AP second-team All-Pro and Most Improved Player, led New England to a 14-3 record in 2025, throwing for 4,394 yards, 31 TDs, and 8 INTs with a 72% completion rate. He also led the NFL in yards per attempt and completion percentage. His playoff performance included 141 rushing yards and 1 TD. The team's current trajectory is drawing comparisons to the start of the Patriots dynasty.