Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye still in concussion protocol, could play against Titans

On November 1, 2024By Karl

FOXBORO — Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol as of Friday, but head coach Jerod Mayo did not rule him out for Sunday’s game against the Titans.

Mayo announced before training that Maye would be limited for Friday’s session. maye was also limited on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Maye begins training week, according to Mayo’s comments on Wednesday In Stage 3 5 of the concussion protocol.

When asked if it was realistic for Maye to be cleared by Sunday, Mayo said he did not want to make assumptions.

“Look, any day, any player can wake up with something and not be able to play,” Mayo said. “I will say this, look, if he can’t play, we have enough confidence and belief that (senior QB Jacoby Brissett) can step in and help us win.”

Mayo was also asked if the Patriots could wait until game day to decide who will start between Maye and Brissett.

“Once (Maye) is out of protocol and cleared by medical professionals, he will be ready to go,” Mayo said.

Here are the NFL’s concussion protocol stages:

Stage 1: Symptom limited activity

“The player is advised to rest, limit or, if necessary, avoid activities that increase or worsen symptoms (both physical and cognitive). Under the supervision of athletic training personnel, limited stretching and balance training can be performed and, if tolerated, light aerobic exercises can be started.

Stage 2: Aerobic exercise

“Under the direct supervision of the team’s medical staff, the player should gradually begin cardiovascular exercises and also participate in dynamic stretching and balance training. “After completion of Phase Two, neurocognitive and balance testing may be administered and results should be interpreted as a return to baseline.”

Stage 3: Football specific exercise

“The player continues supervised cardiovascular exercises that are augmented and can mimic sport-specific activities, and supervised strength training is initiated. The player is allowed to train with the team in sport-specific exercises for 30 minutes or less with constant and careful monitoring.”

Stage 4: Club-based contactless training

“The player continues cardiovascular, strength and balance training, exercises specific to team-based sports, and participates in non-contact football activities (e.g. throwing, catching, running and other position-specific activities). Neurocognitive and balance testing should be completed no later than the end of Phase Four, and results should be interpreted as a return to baseline.”

Stage 5: Full football event

“For full football activity involving contact, the player must be examined by the Independent Neurological Consultant (INC) appointed to his Club, with the permission of the Club doctor. If the INC agrees with the Club doctor that the player’s concussion has been resolved, the player may participate in his Club’s next training or match.”