Could Drake Maye’s Leadership Propel the Patriots to an Unprecedented 2025 Season?

New England’s leadership lineup just got a fresh spark — introducing Drake Maye, stepping up as a Patriots captain for the very first time in his sophomore NFL season. It’s not just Maye wearing the “C” this year; he’s got solid company in tight end Hunter Henry, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Marcus Jones, edge rusher Harold Landry III, and special-teamer Brenden Schooler. Jones himself admitted he didn’t see that honor coming — talk about humble beginnings! And here’s a twist: The Patriots are also mixing it up with a weekly game captain. For the season opener against the Raiders, it’s K’Lavon Chaisson, who knows the opposition firsthand after suiting up for them last year. This new captaincy strategy could shake things up in ways we haven’t seen before… LEARN MORE.

There’s a new captain in New England. And his name is Drake Maye.

Maye, in his second NFL season, is a first-time captain for the Patriots.

Joining the starting quarterback with a “C” on their jerseys will be tight end Hunter Henry, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Marcus Jones, edge rusher Harold Landry III, and special-teamer Brenden Schooler.

Jones told reporters he was surprised to earn the title.

The Patriots also apparently will have a weekly game captain. For the opener against the Raiders, it’s linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson. He played for the Raiders in 2024.