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How much money will Patriots QB Drake Maye earn in 2026?

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire · Jul 22, 2026 18:16 · 1 min read

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye looks to toss a signed football into the crowd. The annual football toss was a fundraiser with each football costing the recipient $1,000. The Best Buddies Challenge was held Saturday with the finish line at Craigville Beach in Centerville. New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Drake Maye served as the honorary chair of the Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port. Photo taken May 30, 2026

Assessing Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's current contract heading into the 2026 season.

Drake Maye will lead the charge for the New England Patriots in 2026.

Maye had a breakout year in 2025. The North Carolina native threw for 4,394 passing yards and led the NFL in completion rate at 72 percent. Maye is expected to have another standout year in 2026 with more talent at his disposal following the arrivals of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs in New England, which makes his contract situation one of paramount importance for the team.

Let’s take a look at how much money Maye will earn next season.

How much money will Drake Maye make for the 2026 NFL season?

Drake Maye is set to earn $1.075 million in base salary for the 2026 season.

Maye’s cap hit comes in at $9.9 million for next season, which will be his highest to date.

Will Drake Maye make any money from bonuses or incentives next season?

Maye will make $5.8 million in 2026 off of his signing bonus, which is his prorated amount for next season.

The UNC product also has a $3 million roster bonus for next season.

What are Drake Maye’s current contract terms?

Maye signed a four-year, $36.6 million fully guaranteed rookie deal with the Patriots in 2024.

The deal included a $23.46 million signing bonus.

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