The third highest-paid player in the 2024 NFL Draft is on fire and is in the mix for the 2025 MVP after leading New England to a 10-2 start.
Drake Maye’s contract details: How much money does the Patriots’ QB make?
The New England Patriots made a bold move last season when they sat Brissett and decided to start rookie Drake Maye as their quarterback. Maye made his NFL debut against the Houston Texans and became the fourth rookie quarterback to start in the 2024 season.
The Patriots hoped to give the rookie quarterback more time to develop on the bench while relying on Brissett to stabilize the team. However, with the team struggling offensively, they were looking for a spark and Maye came in and proved he belonged.
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— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 30, 2025
The Patriots’ offense had noticeably regressed, especially under Brissett, who had faced enormous pressure on the field. Brissett had been pushed on 47 percent of his dropbacks, the highest rate for a quarterback since 2006, which reflects New England’s poor pass protection. The offensive line struggled and the team’s overall offensive performance suffered.
Maye finished the 2024 season with 66.6 percent completion rate, 15 TDs and 2,276 total yards. The Patriots expect more from their young QB in 2025 as they try to strengthen their offensive line and receiving corps.
Drake Maye plays football tonight. pic.twitter.com/XllhnzD7aq
— Savage (@SavageSports_) December 1, 2025
Drake Maye’s contract details
Drake Maye, the North Carolina alumni and the number 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, signed a four-year, $36,639,764 contract with the New England Patriots.
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The contract includes a $23,467,100 signing bonus, $36,639,764 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,159,941.
in 2025, Maye will earn $2.5 million approx. which includes a $960,000 base salary in addition to a roster bonus of $1.5 million.
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