Slated to sit out preseason opener
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that he doesn't expect Maye to play in Thursday's preseason opener versus the Colts, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
While Vrabel noted that his decision on Maye's status is "subject to change," like most teams during the first week of the preseason, the Patriots are expected to prioritize playing time for players who are still competing for roster spots. After a spectacular sophomore campaign in 2025 in which he finished as the runner-up in the MVP balloting and led the Patriots to the Super Bowl, Maye will have to contend with a tougher schedule in 2026 but will have an improved pass-catching group to work with after New England lost Stefon Diggs but added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.
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Hunter Henry
Extends deal with New England
Henry agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract extension with the Patriots on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Romeo Doubs
Returns to practice Friday
Doubs (personal) returned to practice Friday, Karen Guregian of MassLive.com reports.
Romeo Doubs
Misses another practice
Doubs (undisclosed) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Romeo Doubs
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Doubs (undisclosed) missed practice Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
A.J. Brown
Works through thumb issue
Though Brown dislocated his thumb during Monday's practice, he continued to work through the session afterward, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Lan Larison
In camp competition vs. rookies
Larison is battling rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery for the third spot on the Patriots' running back depth chart, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Drake Maye
Connecting with Brown in practice
Maye was sharp at Friday's practice, which he started off with a long touchdown pass to A.J. Brown on the first play of the 11-on-11 period, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site reports.
A.J. Brown
Building connection with Maye
After the connection between Brown and QB Drake Maye got off to a slow start in training camp, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site notes that "there have been some serious signs of life since the pads came on Thursday morning."
A.J. Brown
Clicks with Maye on Thursday
During Thursday's padded practice, Brown and QB Drake Maye routinely connected throughout the session, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Kayshon Boutte
Hoping to remain with Patriots
Boutte is aware of the trade rumors surrounding him but hopes to remain with the Patriots, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.