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.