Drake Maye's shoulder injury has become a significant topic of discussion as the New England Patriots gear up for Super Bowl LX. The team reported that Maye was sidelined due to both an illness and a right shoulder issue, which led to his absence from practice last Friday. According to the injury report released on that day, his status for the upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks was listed as questionable.
Head Coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters on Friday, clarifying that Maye would have participated in practice if it weren’t for his illness. During a follow-up interview on Monday at the Super Bowl's Radio Row with WEEI, Vrabel reiterated his earlier comments. "I believe I communicated this pretty clearly last week. If he had practiced, he would have been limited on Friday," Vrabel stated. "His absence was purely due to the illness. We’ll navigate through these matters over the week, just like every other team does. However, I am confident that by the end of the week, all necessary preparations for each position will be completed, and everyone will be fit to play."
Earlier in the week, Vrabel had minimized concerns regarding Maye's shoulder injury, emphasizing that the MVP finalist was only a limited participant during practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Patriots recently experienced what it's like to lose a starting quarterback in the playoffs when they triumphed over the Denver Broncos without Bo Nix. They are hoping to avoid a similar scenario with Maye, who stands on the brink of making history as the youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl.
With a full week ahead before the highly anticipated Super Bowl LX matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Maye has ample time to prepare.
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