New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has stated he will not require offseason surgery on his right shoulder, an injury that garnered significant attention leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl LX defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. "Time is the best healer," Maye told reporters on Tuesday. "Just need time off. Nothing that needs anything to be done. Just need time to rest and time away from football."
Maye, who received shoulder injections before the game and declared himself "good to go," struggled in the loss to Seattle. He completed 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards, with 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and a fumble. His second interception was returned for a touchdown, effectively sealing the game.
The 23-year-old quarterback was listed as questionable heading into the Super Bowl due to the shoulder injury sustained in the AFC championship game and an illness. Despite a stellar second season that included a Pro Bowl selection, All-Pro honors, and an MVP runner-up finish, Maye's performance in the big game was hampered.
Following a remarkable 2025 campaign where the Patriots finished 14-3 and won the AFC East, Maye is already looking ahead to next season. "Ten weeks until we're back here," he said. "That don't sound too far away. It turns around quickly on you. I'm looking forward to it."