Maye, Patriots and Joe Milton

Patriots sit Drake Maye for rookie QB Joe Milton III after one series vs. Bills
The Patriots saw all they needed out of Drake Maye this season. Maye played one series in Sunday’s season finale against the Bills before being sat for fellow rookie Joe Milton III. It’s Milton’s first career NFL snaps since being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Tennessee.
Patriots' Robert Kraft drops optimistic take on Drake Maye, Joe Milton III
Patriots owner Robert Kraft made a quip about Drake Maye and Joe Milton III at quarterback in his season-ending press conference.
Rookie report: Drake Maye plays one series in Patriots’ finale, giving way for Joe Milton to see first action
Eight of nine Patriots rookies played in the season finale. Only wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk was inactive for the win over the Bills.
QB corner: Joe Milton III makes smashing debut after relieving Drake Maye
He ran in for the first score, and hit a wide open Kayshon Boutte for a 48-yard TD pass, his first as a pro. After rolling right, drawing what seemed like the entire Bills defense, Milton fired across his body to connect with Boutte, who was all alone, deep in Buffalo territory. Boutte easily scooted in for the score.
"He’s the better qb": Patriots fans react as team benches Drake Maye for Joe Milton
NFL fans flooded social media with mixed reactions after the New England Patriots benched rookie quarterback Drake Maye for Joe Milton III.
Patriots pull Drake Maye after 1 series vs. Bills, Joe Milton III in at QB
Drake Maye's season came to a close on Sunday, with the Patriots pulling the rookie after just one series against the Bills.
'This whole situation is on me': Patriots owner Robert Kraft opens up on why he fired Jerod Mayo
Robert Kraft said he put Jerod Mayo in an "untenable" situation with the Patriots, but the owner still felt that he had to move on from the coach.
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Turns Heads With Surprise Admission About Joe Milton III, Drake Maye
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has had a very busy start to his 2025 year, and it doesn’t appear it’ll slow up anytime soon. On Sunday, after just one year serving as the team’s head coach, Jerod Mayo was fired from the team after an embarrassing (4-13) season that will be tough to forget.
‘This whole situation is on me:’ Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes responsibility for demise of coach Jerod Mayo
Patriots owner Robert Kraft took accountability for the demise of Jerod Mayo, whom he fired Sunday after just one season as coach. “This whole situation is on me,” Kraft said Monday at Gillette Stadium.
Patriots' Robert Kraft Admits to Feeling 'Guilty' For Making Jerod Mayo Head Coach
Robert Kraft showed no shame in taking full ownership of how New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo's first and only season at the helm shook out. Kraft, the New England Patriots CEO and Chairman,
Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes blame for putting Jerod Mayo in ‘untenable situation’
The whole situation is on me,” Kraft said Monday, taking responsibility for putting the ex-coach in a position where he couldn't succeed.
Joe Milton replaces Drake Maye after one series, does backflip after scoring touchdown vs. Bills
Drake Maye started for the New England Patriots in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills, but was quickly ...
Patriots Could be Tanking by Benching Drake Maye in Final Game
The Patriots entered Week 18 with a 4-12 record, tied with the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants.
Joe Milton III Celebrates First NFL Touchdown With Sweet Backflip in End Zone
His replacement? Fellow rookie quarterback Joe Milton III—who started his NFL career off with a bang. After immediately ...
Joe Milton ensured the Patriots couldn't even tank right vs. the Bills
So Maye went to the sideline. Rookie seventh round pick Joe Milton emerged in his place — a decision that let the Patriots ...
Patriots vs. Bills inactives: Christian Gonzalez OUT, Joe Milton IN
That means Milton could be preparing to make his first appearance in an NFL regular season game. On the Patriots’ list of ...
Patriots QB Drake Maye officially questionable with right hand injury
FOXBORO — Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week with a right-hand ...
Joe Milton leads Patriots to win in first NFL start, helps Titans get No. 1 pick in draft
In his first NFL start, former Tennessee QB Joe Milton led the Patriots past the Bills and allowed the Titans to earn the top ...