Drake Maye and Ann Michael (Imagn Images)
Ann Michael said the first year has brought plenty of lessons, including situations neither expected to face. “Owning a home for the first time in the first year, there are so many things that you have to figure out and that you don’t expect, but it’s also so many memorable moments,” Ann Michael tells PEOPLE while speaking about the couple’s new partnership with Amica Insurance to kick off the 2026 NFL season. Drake says their first offseason together gave them more opportunities to experience the different sides of his football career.
Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye are learning that building a home together comes with plenty of surprises. The New England Patriots quarterback and his wife recently opened up about their first year as homeowners in Boston, sharing how they handle unexpected problems, make time for each other and balance the demands of NFL life with their relationship. Their first home has since become a place where they can step away from the pace of football and social media. the couple also sees their home as a place to reconnect While homeownership has brought its share of challenges. That has become especially important as Drake enters his third NFL season and deals with the demanding rhythm of professional football. Ann Michael had to adjust to training camp, travel and the changing pace of an NFL season, while also building her own online presence.