After working against the Colts' starting defense throughout Tuesday's joint practice, Drake Maye is not expected to play in the Patriots' preseason opener. Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) under center at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Maye not playing on Thursday would be a shift from the Patriots' preseason plan a year ago, but would closely resemble Vrabel's preseason tendencies from when he was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans. Jul 28, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Make sure you bookmark New England Patriots on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns, and so much more!