Joe Milton III has openly expressed frustration toward the New England Patriots and head coach Jerod Mayo regarding his treatment during his time in New England. Despite feelings of being overlooked as a sixth-round pick in 2024, Milton made it clear that he does not hold resentment toward his former teammate Drake Maye.
Milton Offers Support to Maye Before the Big Game
Though Milton believed he deserved more playing time than Maye while with the Patriots, he recently encouraged Maye with positive words. Speaking to Patriots Wire’s Sophie Weller on Tuesday, Milton said,
“My message to Drake: Do your thing, always be you … go win it.”
Contrasting Seasons for Milton and Maye
Milton’s 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys included appearances in four games, where he completed 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Meanwhile, Maye delivered an MVP-level performance that helped the Patriots secure a place in Super Bowl LX.
Upcoming Super Bowl Matchup and Its Importance
The Patriots, led by Maye, will meet the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl scheduled for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Milton’s encouraging message highlights the competitive but respectful dynamic between the two quarterbacks, showcasing the tension and anticipation surrounding this championship clash.
Dallas Cowboys QB (and another former Patriots fan favorite) sends a message to Patriots QB Drake Maye pic.twitter.com/JdTwedMoeA
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) February 3, 2026
