Mike Vrabel discusses Drake Maye's status ahead of preseason finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed the status of quarterback Drake Maye and other starters for the team's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. Maye has not played in the first two preseason games, leading to speculation on whether he would see action in the last game. Vrabel emphasized the importance of keeping key players healthy, noting that Maye had valuable practice reps against the Philadelphia Eagles. The coach has not yet decided if Maye will play in the upcoming game, which will take place this Thursday night.
- •Drake Maye has not played in the first two preseason games.
- •Mike Vrabel highlighted the importance of keeping key players healthy.
- •Patriots conduct joint practices with Colts and Eagles before the finale.
- •The preseason game against the Browns is scheduled for Thursday night.
- •The regular season opener against the Seahawks is on September 9.
- 5:55 PMNBCSports.com — Mike Vrabel is protecting key starters in preseason due to depth concerns - NBC Sports
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel is protecting key starters in preseason due to depth concerns
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel addresses Drake Maye, starters’ preseason finale status
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked if he had a plan in place for Drake Maye and the other starters for the preseason finale.
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has kept quarterback Drake Maye and other key starters out of the first two preseason games.
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has kept quarterback Drake Maye and other key starters out of the first two preseason games.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 23, 2026, 5:55 PMMike Vrabel is protecting key starters in preseason due to depth concerns - NBC Sports
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has kept quarterback Drake Maye and other key starters out of the first two preseason games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:35 PMMike Vrabel is protecting key starters in preseason due to depth concerns
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has kept quarterback Drake Maye and other key starters out of the first two preseason games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:27 AMMike Vrabel addresses Drake Maye, starters’ preseason finale status
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked if he had a plan in place for Drake Maye and the other starters for the preseason finale.
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