Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is out from New England’s sport in opposition to the Jets on Sunday after a success to the top.
Maye, the third total choice in final spring’s NFL draft who was making the third begin of his profession, was operating downfield when Jets defender Jamien Sherwood closed from his proper and hit Maye at the back of the helmet. Maye was instantly taken right into a medical tent for an analysis and labeled questionable to return by the Patriots.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo informed CBS at halftime that Maye wouldn’t return and would get replaced by Jacoby Brissett for the rest of the Week 8 matchup. The broadcasters later mentioned on air that Maye had a concussion.
The damage reduce quick one of many strongest stretches of Maye’s younger profession. Midway by means of the opening quarter, and along with his cross safety breaking down round him, Maye sprinted out of the pocket for a 17-yard landing run.
Then, later within the quarter Maye threw a on-target cross of 40 yards whereas on the run, although the cross was dropped. Maye completed 3-of-6 passing for 23 yards, and rushed for 46 yards on three carries.
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