Drake Maye Stands By Mike Vrabel: ‘Great Human Being’ Sport By lines May 6, 2026 Patriots quarterback Drake Maye backs Mike Vrabel again on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel a great human being during a Truist Championship Pro-Am media session. Drake Maye told reporters Mike Vrabel will not be a distraction for the Patriots this season. The Patriots quarterback added that New England locker room remains aligned behind Mike Vrabel. Drake Maye Doubles Down on Backing Mike Vrabel Drake Maye spoke with reporters at the Truist Championship Pro-Am on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Patriots quarterback called Mike Vrabel a great human being during that media session. Drake Maye answered “no” when asked if Mike Vrabel’s off-field issues would create a distraction. Maye also said Mike Vrabel has talked the team through the situation candidly. This Wednesday session marked the second time Drake Maye publicly backed Mike Vrabel this offseason. The Patriots quarterback first defended Mike Vrabel during an earlier media availability this spring. Drake Maye repeated that public support for Mike Vrabel in front of NFL reporters on Wednesday. That repeated stance from Drake Maye signals locker room buy-in for Mike Vrabel in New England. NFL beat reporters circulated the Drake Maye comments across social platforms on Wednesday afternoon. The Reddit r/nfl community pinned the Drake Maye remarks near the top of the subreddit. That community thread focused on the Patriots locker room reaction to Mike Vrabel as head coach. Drake Maye remains the New England Patriots starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Mike Vrabel currently leads the New England Patriots as head coach in 2026. Drake Maye is heading into his second NFL season as the Patriots starting quarterback. Maye was the third overall pick by New England in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Patriots will reconvene under Mike Vrabel for offseason workouts in the coming weeks. Related Sports Coverage Steelers Place UFA Tender on Aaron Rodgers Panthers Pick Up Bryce Young 2027 Contract Option Ravens Sign Calais Campbell for 19th NFL Season Source coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports, and Fox Sports.
