Mike Vrabel plans to hold Drake Maye out of preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that quarterback Drake Maye is not expected to play in the team's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. Maye, who is coming off a successful second season, played a pivotal role in the Patriots' run to Super Bowl LX last season. The decision to sit Maye aims to protect him from potential injury, particularly given the team's ongoing evaluations of their offensive line. With Maye sidelined, quarterbacks Tommy DeVito and rookie Behren Morton will have opportunities to prove themselves in the game. The Patriots are set to kick off their preseason schedule at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- •Drake Maye likely to sit out against Colts on August 11.
- •Mike Vrabel emphasizes caution for franchise quarterback.
- •Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton will see significant playing time.
- •Maye had 31 touchdowns and led the league in passer rating last season.
- •The Patriots aim to secure roster spots before the regular season.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel shares update on Drake Maye's status for preseason opener
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye not expected to play in Patriots preseason opener
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel makes notable Drake Maye decision before Patriots preseason opener
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel revealed his tentative plan for quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener against the Colts.
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel expects Drake Maye to sit for the team’s preseason opener against the Colts.
"The Patriots will be without their starting quarterback against the Colts, said Mike Vrabel on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:40 PMMike Vrabel shares update on Drake Maye's status for preseason opener
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel expects Drake Maye to sit for the team’s preseason opener against the Colts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:45 PMDrake Maye not expected to play in Patriots preseason opener
The Patriots will be without their starting quarterback against the Colts, said Mike Vrabel on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:37 PMMike Vrabel makes notable Drake Maye decision before Patriots preseason opener
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel revealed his tentative plan for quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener against the Colts.
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