Patriots QB Drake Maye Misses Practice With Illness
Maye did not practice on Jan. 30 after limited work for a shoulder injury and an illness before Super Bowl week.
Overview
Drake Maye, 23, did not practice on Jan. 30 at the Patriots facility because of an illness after he was a limited participant Thursday with a right shoulder issue, coach Mike Vrabel said.
The absence comes nine days before Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara and raises availability questions for New England's starting quarterback, with the team heading into Super Bowl week, according to team statements.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said in a Friday press conference that he was "not concerned" about Maye's availability and that Maye participated in team meetings, team officials confirmed.
With Maye sidelined for practice, veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs took first-team snaps and Tommy DeVito worked with the second team, coaches and practice reports showed.
The Patriots will not practice Saturday and plan to fly to Santa Clara on Sunday as they continue monitoring Maye's shoulder and illness ahead of the Super Bowl, the team announced.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this as straightforward reporting, relying on factual detail and direct source quotes rather than evaluative language. They quote Coach Vrabel's reassurance and Maye's own words, report the observable practice absence and illness without speculation, and avoid loaded terms, producing a balanced informational account.
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FAQ
Drake Maye missed practice on Friday, January 30, due to an illness and is managing a right shoulder injury from the AFC Championship Game; he was limited in Thursday's practice but participated in meetings and is expected to be available for Super Bowl LX.
Veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs took first-team snaps, while Tommy DeVito worked with the second team.
Mike Vrabel stated he is 'not concerned' about Maye's availability, noting the illness caused the Friday absence but Maye participated in meetings and threw limitedly on Thursday.
Super Bowl LX is on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks.
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