New England Patriots
“You’re going to get your MVP here in a second.”
Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel have helped steer the Patriots back to the Super Bowl. Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini
February 1, 2026 | 12:13 PM
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Drake Maye, who missed practice Friday due to an illness and shoulder injury, made an appearance at the Patriots’ send-off rally in Foxborough on Sunday.
“You’re going to get your MVP here in a second,” said Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
Vrabel said a big part of New England’s success stems from its players, “especially our quarterback,” before beckoning Maye to center stage.
Maye gave a thumbs-up as fans serenaded him with MVP chants.
“First off, I just want to thank you guys,” Maye said. “You guys have been great all season. Man, wouldn’t be here without you guys. What a journey.”
He then added that as magical as the ride has been, it’s not done yet.
The Patriots face the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m.
Trevor Hass is a sports producer for Boston.com, where he writes and edits stories about Boston’s professional teams, among other tasks.
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