The New England Patriots have secured their future quarterback, signing rookie Drake Maye to a fully guaranteed, lucrative contract worth $36.63 million over four years, with a fifth-year option. The deal includes an impressive signing bonus of $23.46 million.
Maye, the third overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, is set to make his professional debut in September against the Bengals. He joins the Patriots after a stellar college career at UNC, where he impressed scouts and fans alike.
Drake Maye, the newly drafted quarterback for the New England Patriots, has reportedly signed a lucrative rookie contract.
Maye was seen practicing with his new teammates on Monday, gearing up for his rookie season with the Patriots.
Maye’s arrival in New England comes at a time when the team is looking to bounce back from a challenging 2023 season, which saw them finish with a 4-13 record and part ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots also struggled offensively, ranking second-to-last in points per game with only 13.9.
The young quarterback will be stepping into big shoes, as the team traded their former first-round pick, Mac Jones, to the Jaguars in March. Jones had shown promise in his rookie season, making the Pro Bowl and leading the team to the postseason, but his performance regressed in subsequent years.
Now, all eyes are on Maye to see if he can be the catalyst for a Patriots turnaround. The team has shown confidence in their new quarterback, and inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo has been promoted to the head coaching position.
With a new coach, a talented rookie quarterback, and a fresh start, the Patriots are looking to reclaim their former glory when they kick off their season against the Bengals on September 8.
