As the New England Patriots returned to practice inside the WIN Waste Innovations Field House, three stayed sidelined.
Offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr, outside linebacker Harold Landry III and inside linebacker Robert Spillane all sat out Thursday’s Super Bowl LX work on the Seattle Seahawks. But quarterback Drake Maye was officially on hand as a limited participant after being projected to that degree the afternoon prior.
“Feel good. Got out there, moving around a good bit today,” Maye told reporters of his right shoulder injury. “This is the game you dream of playing. So, looking forward to getting out there. Can’t wait to play in the Super Bowl.”
Here’s the second injury report heading into the Feb. 8 meeting at Levi’s Stadium.
An extension of the offensive line, Munford remained an eligible reporter in the AFC Championship Game. But lingering injuries on the defensive side of the ball remain at the forefront for the Patriots. After finishing the regular season atop the Patriots with 8.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hits and tied for the lead with 10 tackles for loss, Landry did not practice leading up to the Mile High matchup. The edge starter was ruled out on the final injury report of last week due to a knee injury that’s lingered. And Spillane, a fellow March arrival who missed four games with an ankle injury before returning for the postseason, saw 13 defensive snaps against the Denver Broncos. An ankle injury left him questionable to return. But the off-the-ball linebacker did not take back the green dot.
New England’s quarterbacks did not throw during the portion of Thursday’s practice open to the media. But Maye shared afterward that the ball did indeed see the air, and head coach Mike Vrabel said that there was “not much” concern over the 23-year-old’s availability. Maye has been sacked 15 times in the playoffs. His most recent start spanned 86 passing yards, 65 rushing yards and one touchdown on a QB draw.
The 21-day practice window remains open for the aforementioned Jennings, who was limited with a hamstring on Thursday, as well as a member of New England’s 2025 draft class. Farmer had gone on injured reserve in December due to a hamstring injury of his own. The rookie defensive tackle also remains eligible for activation back to the 53-man roster and continued as a full participant.
