Ahead of their first Super Bowl practice, the Patriots said QB Drake Maye wouldn't have been a full participant Wednesday due to his banged-up right shoulder.

Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was fired Tuesday along with wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

Matthew Stafford is one of the top finalists for the award, alongside New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. And while Stafford won't be playing in the Super Bowl against Maye, he still led the league in passing touchdowns and passing yards this year in his 17th season.

Tom Brady joined the chorus of voices questioning Bill Belichick's snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, saying the voting committee's decision is "completely ridiculous."