McDaniels says Maye shoulder tag changes nothing for offense

Full participant despite right shoulder designation

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

Question: Drake Maye ended up on the injury report yesterday. Has that affected your ability to practice or calling play Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Maye appeared on the injury list Wednesday with a right shoulder designation and practiced in full. McDaniels addressed the status Thursday ahead of Week 4 with New England at 1-2.

Why it matters: New England sits 1-2 entering Week 4 after pulling Maye late in a Week 3 deficit. Continuity matters for a second-year starter coming off a 31-touchdown 2025 season.

By the numbers: Patriots are 1-2 entering Week 4 in 2026. Maye in 2025: 354-of-492 for 4,394 yards, 31 TDs, 8 INTs in 17 games; drafted 3rd overall in 2024 out of North Carolina.

What to watch: Watch the final Week 4 designation to confirm whether Maye remains a full participant.

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@MikeReiss 2026-10-01T17:12:35.863302+00:00

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