Drake Maye embraces new receiving corps for Patriots' 2026 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye welcomed new receivers AJ Brown and Romeo Doubs on August 4, 2026, amid preparation for the upcoming season. The Patriots aim to improve their offensive performance after a Super Bowl appearance in 2025, where they struggled offensively in the playoffs. Maye expressed confidence in the team's depth at receiver, emphasizing the importance of competition and collaboration in the new-look group. The Patriots will begin their 2026 season with a rematch against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9.
- •Drake Maye addresses receiver depth concerns on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
- •Patriots struggled offensively in 2025 playoffs, scoring over 20 points once.
- •AJ Brown and Romeo Doubs joined New England in the offseason.
- •Patriots kick off their season on September 9 against the Seahawks.
- •Team aims to build on Super Bowl appearance from the previous year.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Add Intriguing Wide Receiver to Drake Maye’s Supporting Cast
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ AJ Brown Not Worried About Slow Start With Drake Maye
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Drake Maye shuts down concerns after AJ Brown, Romeo Doubs additions
"New England added another wide receiver to its crowded training camp competition as the Patriots continue building around Drake Maye.
"New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is excited to take the field with his new look receiver room in 2026.
"The new Patriots star understands it will take time to get comfortable with his quarterback.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:43 PMPatriots Add Intriguing Wide Receiver to Drake Maye’s Supporting Cast
New England added another wide receiver to its crowded training camp competition as the Patriots continue building around Drake Maye.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:24 PMPatriots’ AJ Brown Not Worried About Slow Start With Drake Maye
The new Patriots star understands it will take time to get comfortable with his quarterback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:24 AMPatriots’ Drake Maye shuts down concerns after AJ Brown, Romeo Doubs additions
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is excited to take the field with his new look receiver room in 2026.
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