Daniel Jones, Drake Maye sit out Patriots-Colts preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Daniel Jones and Drake Maye are set to miss the preseason matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots on Thursday. Colts head coach Shane Steichen emphasized the importance of being cautious with Jones, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. New England's Mike Vrabel echoed this sentiment regarding Maye’s participation. The game will feature Anthony Richardson as the starting quarterback for Indianapolis and Tommy DeVito for New England. Practice discussions highlighted the challenges faced without star player Christian Gonzalez for the Patriots, who was absent during joint practices.
- •Daniel Jones and Drake Maye are expected to sit out Thursday's game.
- •Anthony Richardson will start for the Colts, with Tommy DeVito for the Patriots.
- •Christian Gonzalez's absence complicates the Patriots' defensive strategy.
- •Joint practices highlighted offensive growth from both teams earlier this week.
- •Preseason safety remains a priority for both coaching staffs.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — QBs Drake Maye, Daniel Jones to sit for Patriots-Colts preseason matchup
"Daniel Jones and Drake Maye both had highlights during Tuesday’s joint practice between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. Maye, coming off a second-place finish in MVP voting last season, and Jones, who is looking to build on a promising start to 2025 before he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in December, are expected to both be watching from the sideline for Thursday’s game. “It’s pretty obvious I don’t want to take any chances out there with Daniel in the preseason,” Indianapolis coach Shane Steichen said of Jones’ status.
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