But neither the Patriots nor Maye have commented on any injury. Sports medicine physician Dr. David J. Chao, founder of Sports Injury Central, says Maye is dealing with a right throwing shoulder issue, though the exact diagnosis and severity are not yet known.
Chao noted the injury occurred on a third-quarter scramble when protection broke down, and Maye was tackled as he landed on his right elbow, grabbing his shoulder immediately before returning to the huddle. The following snap involved a handoff, with Maye seen working his shoulder between plays.
The SIC report further cited postgame footage, including Maye’s wife tapping his shoulder during celebrations as he winced, and observed Maye jogging to the locker room while favoring the right shoulder. The analysis suggests a potential AC joint sprain or posterior capsular sprain, pending further evaluation.
As of Monday night, there was no official injury confirmation. The Patriots will release their first injury report of the two-week period ahead of the Super Bowl on Wednesday; a listing for Maye would corroborate SIC’s assessment. Maye has strong NFL MVP odds, listed at +105 by The Athletic, with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s oblique status influencing the dynamics of SB60.
Historically, the youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl was Dan Marino (23 years, 127 days) in Super Bowl 19, while the youngest to win remains Ben Roethlisberger (23 years, 340 days) in Super Bowl XL. Maye’s potential involvement adds intrigue to SB60, though any injury would complicate the path to the game.
