Drake Maye contract could reach $65-70 million after 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Drake Maye, the New England Patriots quarterback, will be eligible for a contract extension in 2027. Following Patrick Mahomes' restructured deal, expectations are that Maye's new contract could fall between $65-70 million annually. Maye finished as the NFL MVP runner-up last season and recently transitioned from losing Stefon Diggs to gaining A.J. Brown. He concluded a strong minicamp week despite an injury scare involving teammate Bradyn Swinson.
- •Maye eligible for extension after 2026 season.
- •Contract expectations range from $65-70 million per year.
- •Maye was the NFL MVP runner-up last season.
- •Patriots traded for A.J. Brown to bolster Maye's receiving options.
- •Maye had an injury scare during minicamp but performed well.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes News 'Could Push' Drake Maye’s Contract Into 'Neighborhood Of $65-70 Million Per Year'
"New England Patriots fans are monitoring cornerback Chrisitan Gonzalez's contract negotiations, but quarterback Drake Maye will notably be extension eligible in 2027.
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