FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots held their first observe Thursday main as much as Tremendous Bowl LX, and something referring to quarterback Drake Maye’s injured proper throwing shoulder was saved out of view of reporters.
Maye and fellow quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs and Tommy DeVito did not throw the soccer within the parts of observe open to media members. That was a change in routine for the group from most Thursday practices throughout the season.
Maye had been listed as a restricted participant on Wednesday’s harm report after touchdown on his proper shoulder whereas being tackled by Denver Broncos security Talanoa Hufanga on a 13-yard run within the third quarter of the AFC Championship Recreation. The restricted designation means he took at the very least one much less repetition than he usually would because the starter, but it surely does not specify what number of.
Requested his stage of concern relating to Maye’s well being, head coach Mike Vrabel stated Thursday: “Not a lot. I attempt to not have an entire lot of concern. I simply wish to attempt to put together the soccer group and ensure that everyone is prepared and all of us have a plan. To not shock anyone…”
Maye additionally beforehand downplayed any harm considerations, noting the additional week to organize for Tremendous Bowl LX in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8 as stretch to get wholesome. He stated Tuesday in his weekly radio interview that he has already had additional relaxation and is feeling good.
Maye was scheduled to deal with reporters after Thursday’s observe, which was targeted on the first- and second-down plan and held within the group’s indoor facility.
In a associated observe, beginning linebacker and first signal-caller Robert Spillane was not anticipated to observe because of an ankle harm that knocked him out of the AFC Championship Recreation late within the first quarter.
Additionally, Vrabel introduced that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams — who has targeted on his restoration after a prostate most cancers analysis throughout the 2025 season — will journey with the group to Tremendous Bowl LX.
“He is doing properly. He is enthusiastic about touring with us, and we’re enthusiastic about having him,” Vrabel stated
Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr has served as the first defensive playcaller throughout Williams’ absence this season, though Williams, 51, has nonetheless been across the group at occasions.
Gamers have been happy to study Williams could be with them in Santa Clara, California.
“It means quite a bit. Battling what we needed to battle via, we’re glad he is feeling method higher,” cornerback and captain Marcus Jones stated. “He had a whole lot of onerous work and dedication when it got here right down to this protection, from the start. He is been concerned when he did not need to be.”
“We’ve got a whole lot of love and respect for Coach T,” receiver Stefon Diggs added. “His power is admirable, all the things he is been via. Once we see him across the constructing, everyone seems to be smiling at him, hollering at him. This group has been via quite a bit; it simply means quite a bit to us to see guys that care about this recreation, love this recreation and wish to be across the guys they care about. It is one other ‘highway warrior.'”
