{"id":726716,"date":"2026-02-03T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/726716\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:12:18","slug":"nfl-news-live-updates-ahead-of-super-bowl-2026-opening-night-unfolds-for-patriots-and-seahawks-before-that-roger-goodell-delivered-state-of-league-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/726716\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL news, live updates ahead of Super Bowl 2026: Opening Night unfolds for Patriots and Seahawks. Before that, Roger Goodell delivered state of league address"},"content":{"rendered":"

With less than a week left before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off Super Bowl XL<\/a> from Levi\u2019s Stadium in Santa Clara, there\u2019s plenty of NFL news worth tracking leading up to the Big Game.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Roger Goodell had his say on some important league matters in his state of the league address Monday. Among the topics Goodell answered questions on were:<\/p>\n

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As for the players in this Super Bowl, they took the stage for Opening Night, taking the opportunity to showcase their personalities, avoid questions altogether or just take in the circus of football frivolity. (The Patriots went first.)<\/p>\n

Many eyes are sure to be on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Monday night<\/a>. Last week, Maye battled a shoulder injury and an illness and was listed as questionable on the initial Super Bowl injury report. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters he\u2019s not worried about Maye\u2019s throwing shoulder<\/a>. Maye echoed that sentiment Monday.<\/p>\n

Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses, tight end Hunter Henry, wide receiver Mack Hollins, and linebackers Harold Landry III and Robert Spillane have also been listed as questionable.<\/p>\n

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On the other side, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was limited but listed as game-ready on the team\u2019s injury report after battling an oblique injury in the first two playoff games.<\/p>\n

Seahawks offensive tackle Josh Cross, tight end Eric Saubert, wide receiver Jake Bobo, cornerback Josh Jobe, safety Julian Love, and linebackers Ernest Jones and Drake Thomas were among the other names who did not have a game designation listed on the team\u2019s injury report. Seahawks fullbacks Robbie Ouzts and Brady Russell, and linebacker Chazz Surratt were listed as questionable.<\/p>\n

In other news, though the head coach vacancies are filled for now (don\u2019t ask Klint Kubiak about the Raiders job<\/a>), there are still several offensive and defensive coordinator openings to watch<\/a> as the weeks roll on.<\/p>\n

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news and injury updates leading up to Super Bowl LX.<\/p>\n

Live40 updates\"ChrisTue, February 3, 2026 at 8:22 AM PST<\/p>\n

Chris Cwik<\/p>\n

For 20 years, Tom Brady was the New England Patriots. The NFL GOAT built his legacy with the franchise, leading it to six Super Bowl championships and (likely?<\/a>) punching his eventual ticket to Canton when the time comes.<\/p>\n

So it may come as a surprise Brady isn’t pulling for the Patriots in Super Bowl 60. Brady revealed Monday he’s remaining impartial during the game and will root for individuals over a specific team. “I don’t have a dog in the fight,” the 48-year-old Brady said.<\/p>\n

While he didn’t explicitly say he wasn’t rooting for the Patriots in his initial answer, Brady later made it clear he’s going to be impartial during the game.<\/p>\n

Read more on Brady\u2019s comments ahead of Super Bowl LX.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 7:19 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like he\u2019s an amazing performer. He definitely brings the crowd out every time. Hopefully coach Macdonald will let me catch a glimpse of his performance on Super Bowl Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

\u201cDrake\u2019s a great guy \u2026 They\u2019ve just got a great family going over there right now. Drake\u2019s a great dude.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sam Darnold had plenty of good things to say about his Patriots counterpart.<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

This makes sense, considering the Super Bowl is just days away, but Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak isn\u2019t addressing his links to the Raiders head coaching job tonight.<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

\u201cI take every experience as its own.\u201d<\/p>\n

After making several stops across the league after going No. 3 overall back in 2018, including with the Jets, Panthers, 49ers and Vikings, Sam Darnold is finally thriving as a starting quarterback with the Seahawks.<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

Well, it\u2019s that time of the night up in the Bay Area\u2026<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

This is Mike Vrabel\u2019s first season as a head coach with the Patriots, but he\u2019s been plenty of places so far in the league. He spent eight of his 14 seasons as a player with the Patriots, and he spent time as Houston\u2019s defensive coordinator before six seasons as the Titans\u2019 head coach.<\/p>\n

\"RyanMon, February 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM PST<\/p>\n

Ryan Young<\/p>\n

Guillermo is the closest thing we\u2019re gonna get to Bad Bunny making an appearance tonight.<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

As Patriots quarterback, Drake Maye has access to the deepest well of Super Bowl knowledge that exists \u2014 Tom Brady.<\/p>\n

Maye said that the Patriots legend and 7-time Super Bowl winner shared some words of wisdom that he\u2019s carrying into Sunday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve met Tom a few times, and one of the best things he said is there\u2019s not shortcuts to it. There\u2019s no shortcuts to putting in the work.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proof\u2019s in the pudding. And knowing that the shortcuts that people take, it\u2019s not worth it. Get the most out of what you put into it. He\u2019s been great at that. And he obviously showed that throughout his career.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Stefon Diggs was put in a tough spot, asked to his favorite song by his girlfriend, Cardi B.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just gonna say they all 1,\u201d Diggs answered.<\/p>\n

He eventually came up with a proper answer:<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

This won\u2019t go over well in the land of Dunkin’ Donuts.<\/p>\n

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry, who started his career with the Chargers, was asked about a number of East coast vs. West Coast preferences, including his coffee choice between Dunkin’ and Starbucks.<\/p>\n

\u201cPersonally, probably, I\u2019m a Starbucks guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not the correct answer in New England.<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:50 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel played for and won three Super Bowls with Bill Belichick and the Patriots.<\/p>\n

He was asked Monday night about Belichick\u2019s infamous Hall of Fame snub.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m confident that Bill will get in. I don\u2019t know the process. I know that everybody\u2019s talking about the process. However the vote needs to go, I know that Bill is a Hall of Fame coach whether he\u2019s gonna be in the Hall of Fame this year, next year or the year after that. He\u2019s a Hall of Fame coach.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Patriots recever Mack Hollins isn\u2019t a fan of wearing shoes. Or a shirt \u2014 even in the cold New England weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He wasn\u2019t shirless for Monday\u2019s media session. But he left his shoes behind.<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels echoed Drake Maye\u2019s confidence in playing through the right shoulder injury that surfaced on last week\u2019s injury report.<\/p>\n

Asked if he had any concerns about Maye being limited, McDaniels told reporters: \u201cNope.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Drake Maye says he\u2019s sticking to his routine this week. No need to mess with what works ahead of the biggest game of his career.<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Drake Maye showed up as questionable on Friday\u2019s practice report with illness and right shoulder designations, cause for concern in New England.<\/p>\n

He says he\u2019s just fine. He just told reporters that he threw in practice Monday as much as he normally would and that it \u201cfelt great.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cFeeling good,\u201d Maye said. \u201cI\u2019ll be just fine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Mike Vrabel is also live, but not drawing as much attention as Drake Maye.<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

\"JasonMon, February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM PST<\/p>\n

Jason Owens<\/p>\n

Drake Maye\u2019s not there yet, but media are.<\/p>\n

The Patriots quarterback and his \u201cquestionable\u201d tag (illness\/shoulder) from Friday\u2019s practice report will be the center of attention from Monday\u2019s early Patriots session with media.<\/p>\n