{"id":727116,"date":"2026-02-03T20:56:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/727116\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:56:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:56:16","slug":"nfl-news-live-updates-ahead-of-super-bowl-2026-drake-maye-talks-shoulder-status-and-cookies-while-things-arent-so-sweet-for-robert-kraft-and-the-hof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/727116\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL news, live updates ahead of Super Bowl 2026: Drake Maye talks shoulder status and cookies while things aren’t so sweet for Robert Kraft and the HOF"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NFL pivoted from serious talk from commissioner Roger Goodell<\/a> to largely football frivolities during this early portion of Super Bowl week in the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

On the latter, New England Patriots QB Drake Maye told the world<\/a> on Monday\u2019s Opening Night event that his favorite cookies are his wife\u2019s cinnamon snickerdoodles. As for info that might be more important for fans and bettors, Maye said his shoulder is fine after he appeared on an injury report last week. So we can stop looking at that replay in the AFC title game<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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On Tuesday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly missed the cut to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame<\/a>. Kraft joins Bill Belichick on the HOF sideline.<\/p>\n

As for the Seahawks (yeah, those guys, the favorites in this contest), Sam Darnold continues to get his flowers and soak in the spotlight<\/a> as the most unlikely starting Super Bowl QB we\u2019ve seen this century. That\u2019ll continue this week.<\/p>\n

And 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

Live46 updatesTue, February 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

Tue, February 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

In wake of reported news that Patriots owner Robert Kraft won\u2019t make the Pro Football Hall of Fame<\/a>, New England head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Tuesday he\u2019s got his vote.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would just say that\u2019s unfortunate. I would say that in my experiences with Robert, he\u2019s more than deserving,\u201d Vrabel said.<\/p>\n

Tue, February 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

The NFLPA held its state of the union news conference Tuesday in San Francisco. This usually follows the state of the league address from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.<\/p>\n

A key takeaway from today\u2019s meeting with the media:<\/p>\n

\"CrissTue, February 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM PST<\/p>\n

Criss Partee<\/p>\n

The Seattle Seahawks have activated linebacker Chazz Surratt from the injured reserve list ahead of Super Bowl LX. Surratt played in 11 games with the Seahawks this season before suffering an ankle injury and landing on injured reserve. He played on 60% of Seattle’s special teams plays, recording 11 tackles.<\/p>\n

\"ChrisTue, February 3, 2026 at 11:19 AM PST<\/p>\n

Chris Cwik<\/p>\n

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seems pretty confident his quarterback is feeling OK heading into the Super Bowl. Vrabel told reporters Monday\u2019s practice was \u201cgood\u201d for Maye.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old is battling a shoulder injury he sustained during the team\u2019s win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game.<\/p>\n

Maye told reporters yesterday that he\u2019s \u201cfeeling good\u201d and will \u201cbe just fine\u201d for the game. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels echoed that sentiment, saying he had no concerns that Maye would have limitations in the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

Tue, February 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM PST<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

\"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