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Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye, still in concussion protocol, could play against the Titans

Online Niel November 1, 2024

FOXBORO — Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol Friday, but head coach Jerod Mayo has not ruled him out for Sunday’s game against the Titans.

Mayo announced before practice that Maye will be limited in Friday’s session. May was also limited Wednesday and Thursday.

Based on Mayo’s comments on Wednesday, Maye has started the week of practice in phase 3 of 5 of the concussion protocol.

Mayo said he didn’t want to speculate when asked if he thought it was realistic that Maye could be released by Sunday.

“Look, any day, any player can wake up with something and not be able to play,” Mayo said. “I will say this, look if he can’t play, we have enough faith and trust in (veteran QB Jacoby Brissett) to step in and help us win.”

Mayo was also asked if the Patriots could wait until game day to make a decision on who will start between Maye and Brissett.

“Once (Maye) comes out of the protocol and has been cleared by the medical professionals, he’ll be good to go,” Mayo said.

Here are the phases of the NFL concussion protocol:

Phase 1: activity limited by symptoms

“The player is prescribed rest, limiting or, if necessary, avoiding activities (both physical and cognitive) that increase or worsen symptoms. Under the supervision of the athletic training staff, limited stretching and balance training may be introduced, progressing to light aerobic exercise as tolerated.”

Phase 2: Aerobic exercise

“Under the direct supervision of team medical staff, the player should begin gradual cardiovascular exercise and may also engage in dynamic stretching and balance training. Neurocognitive and balance tests may be administered after completion of phase two, and results should be interpreted as returning to baseline.”

Phase 3: Soccer specific exercise

“The player continues with supervised cardiovascular exercises that are increased and can mimic sport-specific activities, and supervised strength training is introduced. The player is allowed to practice with the team in sport-specific drills for 30 minutes or less, with continuous and close monitoring.”

Phase 4: Club-based non-contact training

“The player continues cardiovascular, strength and balance training, team sport-specific exercises, and participates in non-contact football activities (eg, throwing, catching, running, and other position-specific activities). Neurocognitive and balance testing should be completed no later than the end of phase four, with results interpreted as returning to baseline.”

Phase 5: Complete soccer activity

“Following clearance by the club doctor for full football activity involving contact, the player must be examined by his club’s appointed Independent Neurological Consultant (INC). If the INC agrees with the club doctor that the player’s concussion has been resolved, he may participate in his club’s next training session or match.”

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