Maye (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Broncos. The safety made two tackles (one solo) before exiting. With starter Elijah Molden (knee) already out, Derwin James, Tony Jefferson and Kendall Williamson are the only remaining available safeties for the Chargers.
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Status
QUESTIONABLE - Ankle - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-28Latest Marcus Maye news
Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
3/9/1993 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 207 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 2; Pk (NYJ)
Birthplace
Melbourne, FL, USA
Position
SAF
College
Florida
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Chargers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2024-2024
(1 season)
New Orleans Saints
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
New York Jets
2017-2022
(5 seasons)
Maye (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Broncos. The safety made two tackles (one solo) before exiting. With starter Elijah Molden (knee) already out, Derwin James, Tony Jefferson and Kendall Williamson are the only remaining available safeties for the Chargers.
Maye recorded three total tackles (one solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons. Maye was claimed by the Chargers on Wednesday and he was able to make a major impact in his team debut, picking off Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter. The safety played 19 of the team's 76 defensive snaps in the contest and will likely operate in a similar role moving forward with Los Angeles.
The Chargers claimed Maye off waivers Wednesday. Maye was waived by Miami on Tuesday despite appearing in all 11 regular-season games and logging 30 tackles (13 solo) and one pass defense. Maye's addition to the Chargers' 53-man roster will provide much-needed depth in the secondary after Eli Apple (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move Wednesday.
Miami waived Maye on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Maye has played in all 11 of the Dolphins' games so far this season, but he's now on track for free agency ahead of Week 13. He could be a candidate for Miami's practice squad if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.
Maye recorded nine tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup in the Dolphins' win over the Patriots on Sunday. Starting in place of an injured Jordan Poyer (shin), Maye played 100 percent of the defensive snaps versus New England. Prior to Week 5, Maye had played a total of 56 defensive snaps and another 43 on special teams. The veteran safety has 18 tackles (eight solo) and the lone pass breakup through five contests.
Maye (shoulder) signed a contract with the Dolphins on Monday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. After spending five years in New York with the Jets, Maye suited up for 12 games with the Saints over the previous two seasons. His relatively low game total was due to the fact that he dealt with a lingering shoulder injury, but his addition to Miami's roster indicates his health is back up to par. The veteran free safety will look to make an impression going forward and earn a depth role in the Fins' secondary.
The Saints intend to release Maye (shoulder) at the start of the new league year, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Maye has struggled with injuries for the last three seasons -- two of which came with New Orleans -- during which he's combined to play in only 23 games. The move could save the Saints up to $7.2 million in cap space. Meanwhile, Maye will likely have to settle for a short-term deal in the hopes of proving he can stay on the field.