Drake Maye's Shoulder Worry: What's Next for the Patriots QB?

USATue Jan 27 2026
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Drake Maye, the young quarterback for the New England Patriots, had a unique game against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship. He didn't throw much, but he ran a lot, scoring a touchdown and helping his team win 10-7 in snowy conditions. Now, there's talk about a possible shoulder injury. A former team doctor, David Chao, thinks Maye might have hurt his right shoulder during the game. Chao saw Maye grab his shoulder after a hard hit and thinks it could be a sprain. But he's not sure how bad it is yet.
Maye has said he has some bumps and bruises, but he hasn't confirmed a serious injury. Chao is still looking at the game footage to figure out exactly what happened. He's worried about how this injury might affect Maye in the Super Bowl. If Maye plays in the Super Bowl, he could make history. He's already the first NFL quarterback to win an AFC Championship with fewer than 100 passing yards. If he wins the Super Bowl, he'll be the youngest quarterback to do so since Dan Marino. But right now, the big question is: how will his shoulder hold up? It's a big concern, especially since the Super Bowl is just around the corner. Fans and analysts alike are waiting to see how this plays out.
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