Mayo reveals Patriots' QB plan for preseason opener vs. Panthers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
New England Patriots fans hoping to see Drake Maye in live NFL action for the first time won't have to wait much longer.
The rookie quarterback will play in the Patriots' preseason opener Thursday against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium, head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Tuesday.
Maye won't take the field right away, however; the plan is for veteran Jacoby Brissett to start at quarterback Thursday night, per Mayo, with the rookie coming on in relief.