Drake Maye breaks silence on shoulder injury concerns as Patriots quarterback prepares for Week 4 clash against Bills amid a slow start

Drake Maye, the New England Patriots’ star player, has experienced a pretty slow start to the season after a strong run on the field in the 2025-26 season. The New England Patriots lost against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, won against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 but ended up losing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3 again. Ahead of the Week 4 clash against the Buffalo Bills, there have been some concerns about Drake Maye’s shoulder injury.Drake Maye reflects on his shoulder injury as concerns grow ahead of the Week 4 clash against the Buffalo BillsA few hours ago, as Drake Maye spoke to reporters after the Week 3 brutal loss, he was asked about whether his shoulder injury could come in the way of his performance in the new season.To this, the two time Pro Bowler Drake Maye said, “Unacceptable…You're gonna get banged up every now and then, but at the same time, a lot of guys are banged up.”The 24 year old quarterback added, “So looking forward to get back to playing winning football. That's the main thing, and knowing that I play a big role in that, and then taking that and taking the bull by its horns,”The New England Patriots’ star player continued, “I wouldn't say there's a problem with my shoulder. I think there's times where I think you look back on the playoff run in that Denver game when I took the hit. Now I feel good here in training camp and continue to let it loose.”Despite Drake Maye’s constant reassurances, there have been some serious concerns about his fitness levels.To make matters worse, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was officially added to the team's Week 4 injury report with a right shoulder injury. Despite the listing, Maye was a full participant in practice.What really happened to Drake Maye’s shoulder and why has he ben dealing with it since the last season?Drake Maye initially injured his right throwing shoulder during last season's AFC Championship Game when he took a hard hit and was tackled onto the frozen turf in Denver.The impact caused a shoulder ailment which is suspected to involve his AC joint or rotator cuff. To play through the pain, he had to receive a pain-killing injection just before playing in Super Bowl LX.Just hours after practice sessions, Drake Maye weighed in on his injury as he said, "No, it hasn't [impacted me]. It hasn't. And it doesn't impact my decision-making. That's what makes and breaks play for quarterbacks."At this point in time, all eyes remain on the two time Pro Bowler as he gears up to play in Week 4.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.