Entering the 2024 NFL season, the New England Patriots knew that it would be a rebuilding year after so much change in the offseason.
New head coach Jerod Mayo inherited a young and inexperienced roster, though his main job is to develop rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, began the year riding the bench behind veteran Jacoby Brissett but recently got the nod to start after the offense failed to string together many scoring drives.
It’s early, but Maye has looked solid in his limited opportunities both as a passer and a rusher.
His size, athleticism and arm talent make him an intriguing prospect long-term though there are certainly going to be some growing pains as he continues to learn the professional game.
Unfortunately, Maye took a shot to the head in the Patriots’ Week 8 matchup against the New York Jets and is questionable to return via the team’s official X account.
“Patriots injury update: QB Drake Maye (head) is questionable to return.”
Patriots injury update: QB Drake Maye (head) is questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/vZooAW1zLV
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 27, 2024
Maye scrambled out of the pocket and was beginning to slide before a Jets defender came over the top and hit him in the head with his helmet.
Given the nature of the injury, it’s likely that Maye suffered a concussion and shouldn’t return to the game.
It would be unfortunate for Maye to miss any time, but the league has cracked down on head injuries in recent years to protect the players from further injury.
For now, the team has to hope that it isn’t serious and Maye ends up being OK.
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