NFL reviews late hit by Derick Hall on Drake Maye

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

NFL reviews late hit by Derick Hall on Drake Maye
Summary

The NFL is reviewing a hit by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during a game Wednesday night at Lumen Field. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Hall shoved Maye after the quarterback had stepped out of bounds. Officials penalized the Seahawks 15 yards for unnecessary roughness on the play. Despite the hit, Maye remained in the game and finished with 178 passing yards and one touchdown in a 13-10 loss to the Seahawks. League officials are now evaluating the incident to determine if additional discipline is necessary under Rule 12, Section 2, Article 8 of the 2026 rulebook. A first-time violation for a late hit typically carries an $11,941 fine.

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  • Derick Hall was flagged for unnecessary roughness after a late hit on Drake Maye.
  • The incident occurred during the first quarter of the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
  • The NFL is reviewing the play to determine if a fine is warranted.
  • A first-time late hit penalty typically results in an $11,941 fine.
  • The Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20.
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  • 4:36 PMYahoo SportsDrake Maye incident in Patriots-Seahawks could result in NFL punishment
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A hard hit on Drake Maye during Week 1 has drawn scrutiny, and the league may not let it slide.

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