Right before kickoff against the Falcons at Gillette, Drake Maye moves Patriots Nation — not with a throw, but with a special gesture carrying a message honoring women that silences the entire NFL
Foxborough, Massachusetts – 2/11/2025
The atmosphere at Gillette Stadium is heating up by the minute, but in the final warm-up before kickoff, Drake Maye has captured every camera lens — not because of an accurate throw, but because of the white wristband on his left wrist, with a small handwritten line: “FOR HER 💜.”
According to a team insider, this is a special gesture by Maye to support the movement against gender-based violence and to protect women “End Violence. Respect Women”, a campaign the NFL is promoting in November – the month for raising awareness about equality and respect for gender.
As soon as the image of the wristband spread on social media, hashtags #ForHer and #InMayeWeTrust exploded. Thousands of Patriots fans reshared it with the caption: “He’s not just our QB, he’s our voice.”
Before the game, Maye shared a brief but deeply emotional statement when asked about the meaning of this gesture: “On my wristband, it’s usually tactics, things that help me remember the routes. But today, I want it to remind me of something more important — that we have a responsibility to protect and respect the women around us. They are mothers, sisters, partners, the reason we become better.”
He paused, looked down at his wrist, then continued: “I wear this line not to show off, but to remind myself. Every throw, every run, I want to remember that a man’s true strength is not in his muscles — but in how he chooses to use that strength to honor and protect the amazing women in his life. They are the reason we become better every day.”
Coach Mike Vrabel showed immense pride when talking about his pupil: “Drake is someone who understands the meaning of leading by example. A small gesture, but a big message. That’s the spirit of the Patriots.”
As the countdown clock shows only a few hours left until kickoff, the image of Drake Maye warming up in the blue-and-red jersey, wrist wrapped in a white band with the faint purple words “FOR HER 💜” has become the symbol of tonight.
No matter the game’s outcome, Maye has scored a perfect touchdown in the hearts of fans — not just as a talented quarterback, but as a man who chooses to use the field to say what is right.
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