Drake Maye could command up to $75 million annually in contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is projected to be eligible for a major contract extension in 2027. NFL insider Albert Breer forecasts that Maye's next deal could start at $70 million per year, with potential to reach $75 million annually. The Patriots also face contract decisions for cornerback Christian Gonzalez and newcomer A.J. Brown, complicating their salary cap strategy. The evolving market for top quarterbacks will influence the negotiations ahead.
- •Drake Maye is extension-eligible in 2027
- •Insider Albert Breer predicts $70-$75 million annually
- •Patriots must navigate contracts for Gonzalez and Brown
- •Market conditions will influence contract values
- •Maye finished as the 2025 NFL MVP runner-up
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider predicts Drake Maye's future blockbuster contract numbers
"What could the annual figures potentially look like in Drake Maye's eventual contract extension with the Patriots?
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