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Drake Maye struggles with Patriots amid shoulder injury concerns

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Drake Maye struggles with Patriots amid shoulder injury concerns

Summary

Drake Maye's challenging start to the season continues as he faces scrutiny after three games. In a recent outing against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he recorded three turnovers, bringing his total to seven for the season. Coach Mike Vrabel dismissed the notion of a lingering shoulder injury, but Maye's vague responses during interviews have raised questions about his physical condition. He has yet to provide a definitive answer regarding his shoulder's status, leading to speculation about its potential impact on his performance. The Patriots will resume full practice ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

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Status Watch

•Drake Maye has seven turnovers in three games this season.
•Coach Mike Vrabel downplayed shoulder injury concerns.
•Maye's performance metrics show a significant decline from last season.
•Patriots practice resumes before facing the 3-0 Bills.

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3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Why Has Drake Maye Struggled in Patriots’ First 3 Games? Is It an Injury?

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Why has Drake Maye struggled through the Patriots’ first three games? Here’s whether an injury could be contributing to the quarterback’s slow start. The post Why Has Drake Maye Struggled in Patriots’ First 3 Games? Is It an Injury? appeared first on HEAVY.
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