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Patriots turn down Vikings' offer for Drake Maye during 2024 draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:28 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Patriots turn down Vikings' offer for Drake Maye during 2024 draft

Summary

The New England Patriots declined an offer from the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, which included three first-round picks for quarterback Drake Maye, selected third overall. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell reportedly pushed to move from No. 11 to No. 3 but had to settle for J.J. McCarthy at No. 10. Maye has since established himself as a top quarterback, leading to significant scrutiny of the Vikings’ choice as McCarthy currently struggles in his development. The Patriots opted to retain their draft position and fortify their roster around Maye, who excelled in his second NFL season.

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Key Details

•Patriots selected Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in 2024.
•Vikings offered three first-round picks to move up for Maye.
•Minnesota later selected J.J. McCarthy at No. 10.
•Maye completed 72.0% of his passes with 31 touchdowns in 2025.
•McCarthy has been demoted to the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback.

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4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Rejected Vikings’ 3-First-Rounder Package for Drake Maye: Report

What they're saying

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The New England Patriots faced one of the defining decisions of their rebuild when they went on the clock with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.Two years later, the price they turned down to stay there — and the quarterback another team desperately wanted — has come into sharper focus.ESPN’s Kevin Seifert […] The post Patriots Rejected Vikings’ 3-First-Rounder Package for Drake Maye: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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