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Is Drake Maye injured? Patriots QB downplays rumors ahead of Super Bowl 60
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There has been plenty of speculation about whether Drake Maye suffered a shoulder injury during the Patriots ’ AFC Championship Game win over the Denver Broncos , including speculation from Los Angeles Chargers team physician David J. Chao about where the Patriots quarterback may have gotten hurt.”
If that’s the case, Maye downplayed it during his weekly appearance on WEEI.
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“I’m feeling good. We’ve got some extra rest. I don’t think it’s from the game. I think it’s just the buildup of throwing, including training camp, 30 weeks straight of throwing and four days a week. It can add up,” Maye said. “But I got some extra rest and I’m feeling good and ready to go for the Super Bowl.”
When asked if he’d be limited in practice over the next two weeks leading up to Super Bowl 60 , Maye said it’s “too early to say.”
“Right now I’m feeling good and looking forward to getting out there and preparing for the Seahawks and prepping to get ready to go,” he said.
Late in the third quarter, Maye slid awkwardly after running out of the pocket. He was tackled by Talanoa Hufanga and landed on his right shoulder. He was seen rotating his shoulder and adjusting his shoulder pad after the play.
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Two plays later, Maye connected with Mack Hollins on a 31-yard pass. The quarterback also stiff-armed Jonah Elliss on a first-down run in the fourth quarter that helped seal New England ’s win over Denver.
MassLive’s Mark Daniels noted that Maye lifted the Lamar Hunt trophy with his left arm, and swung his left arm in the locker room “ much more than his right .”
Earlier Tuesday, coach Mike Vrabel told WEEI that not one player was 100% healthy . During his press conference with local media, the Patriots coach said the speculation regarding his quarterback was probably overblown.
“But I think that everybody, including Drake, are not 100% this part of the year,” Vrabel said . “We’ll do everything that we can to help our players be prepared and get ready for this game.”
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