LONDON (AP) — Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye deflected questions on his knee Friday and mentioned he’s able to make his second profession begin when New England faces the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.
Maye, the No. 3 general choose on this yr’s NFL draft, mentioned he’s “feeling good” regardless of showing on the harm report this week with a knee challenge.
“These final two days felt good on the market at follow, feeling good now and able to go for Sunday,” Maye mentioned at a information convention on the Harrow Faculty.
Maye, a brilliant spot in New England’s 41-21 loss to the Houston Texans final week, was a full participant each Wednesday and Thursday earlier than the staff departed for London. He additionally practiced Friday.
He declined to say when the knee challenge arose: “Accidents are one thing that you simply don’t actually attempt to share with the media, so wanting ahead to Sunday.”
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, when requested if his quarterback had an MRI, mentioned he didn’t need to focus on medical points.
“What I’ll say is I’m assured that he’ll be able to play,” Mayo mentioned.
Maye “appears good” and has been taking nearly all of the first-team reps, the coach added.
In his first NFL begin, Maye threw three landing passes, although he additionally had three turnovers because the Patriots (1-5) misplaced their fifth straight.
Working again Rhamondre Stevenson practiced for the primary time since lacking the Houston sport due to a foot harm.
“I feeling like I must be able to play on Sunday,” the fourth-year again mentioned.
Stevenson, who has averaged 4.6 yards per carry via 5 video games, can be a game-time choice, Mayo mentioned.
His attainable return could be a lift for an offense that wishes to determine the run to maintain strain off Maye. Stevenson’s sport standing on Friday’s harm report was questionable.
Rested Jags
The Jaguars have been in London for every week — they have been routed 35-16 by the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — in comparison with New England’s arrival Friday morning.
Mayo mentioned he’s not nervous.
“Lots of these guys slept on the airplane. They’ve a chance to get their power up via the remainder of the day,” he mentioned.
His recommendation to gamers: “Don’t sit in your room all day and fall asleep. Get exterior and stroll round.”
Earlier Friday, Jags coach Doug Pederson mentioned operating again Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) probably can be a game-time choice. Tyson Campbell (hamstring) “must be cleared and good for the sport” barring setbacks, he added. The cornerback hasn’t performed for the reason that season opener. Etienne and Campbell are each listed as questionable.
Kraft at follow
Staff proprietor Robert Kraft frolicked at follow chatting with gamers. He fist-bumped tight finish Hunter Henry and talked with security Joe Cardona and punter Bryce Baringer.
Kraft is among the 25 candidates within the contributor class for the 2025 Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame class. The record was launched this week.
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