Saints' Marcus Maye sentenced to six months probation for 2021 DUI arrest

A court has issued a sentence to New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye for a DUI charge that occurred in February 2021.

Per Pro Football Talk, Maye changed his plea from not guilty to no contest. He received a sentence of six months probation and his license will be suspended for that same period of time. The court also requires him to complete 50 hours of community service.

Maye’s attorney, Eric Schwartzreich, issued a brief statement on Tuesday.

“Mr. Maye’s legal saga has come to a conclusion today and he looks forward to focusing on football,” Schwartzreich said, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com.

Initially, Maye faced charges of driving under the influence, DUI/damage to property and person, and leaving the scene of the crash. While he has received his sentence from the court, the NFL could impose further punishment for the defensive back.

Prior to his NFL career, Maye played at Florida from 2013-16. In that four-year stretch he collected 205 tackles, including 6.5 for loss. He was also credited with 16 passes defended, six forced fumbles and five interceptions while with the Gators.

Marcus Maye enters seventh NFL season in 2023

Maye enters the seventh season of his NFL career in 2023. He started with the New York Jets, where he played from 2017-21. The former Florida star then landed with the Saints in 2022.

Over the course of his career, Maye has started in 70 games and made a solid impact. He’s totaled 372 tackles, defended 26 passes and collected six interceptions.

In his first year with the Saints in 2022, he tallied 60 stops and forced a fumble. The defensive back appeared in 10 contests for New Orleans.

Maye agreed to a three-year, $28.5 million contract on March 16, 2022 with the Saints.

New Orleans rounds out the 2023 preseason schedule with a home game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. ET. That contest airs on FOX.

The Saints then have a few weeks to prepare for a season-opener at home. New Orleans hosts the Tennessee Titans to start the regular season. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET and CBS will have coverage.