Drake Maye is dealing with an injured shoulder.

The New England Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl following an incredible first season under Mike Vrabel. But there is some concern over quarterback Drake Maye.

Maye is nursing an injury to his right shoulder, the one he uses to throw.

He took a hefty hit during the win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game and admitted it left him worse for wear.

The third-year QB was not seen at the start of practice on Friday. He was also limited on Thursday and would not have practiced had the team held a session on Wednesday.

Vrabel first revealed that Maye had sustained an injury to his throwing shoulder but downplayed the severity.

According to the Boston Herald, backup QB Joshua Dobbs and third-stringer Tommy DeVito were the only ones seen in practice.

Drake Maye Expects To Play In The Super Bowl

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
Maye, who was accused of lying to his coaches before his last outing, spoke to the media earlier this week. He insisted that he would not miss the Super Bowl.

“I’m just going to try to do whatever I can to get back to 100%,” he said. “I think a lot of people in that locker room would say the same thing. Having a two-week break is nice to rest a little more and get to know the Seahawks as well as I can. From there, I’m looking forward to getting out to practice and trying to transfer that to live game reps.”

Asked whether he believed the injury would affect his ability to throw, he said he expected to be fine.

“No, I don’t think so,” Maye said of his shoulder issue hindering his play. “That’s why you spend time. That’s why you have trainers. I think it’s just been one of those things where it’s a long season, and sometimes things show up. I’m going to do whatever I can to feel 100%. I’m sure I’ll get, if not there, as close as you can, 99%, or do whatever I can to make sure I’m throwing and like I said, do whatever I can to help the team win.”

Meanwhile, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with an injury, too. Darnold has played two games with an oblique issue.

Both he and Maye will be closely monitored heading into the Super Bowl.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.