New England Patriots Release Cam Newton.
New England Patriots Release Cam Newton.
According to CBS Sports NFL Insiders Jason La Canfora and Jonathan Jones, the veteran quarterback has been cut.
According to CBS Sports NFL Insiders Jason La Canfora and Jonathan Jones, the veteran quarterback has been cut.
First-round rookie Mac Jones will reportedly take his place for the 2021 regular season.
He's expected to lead the team's Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Becoming the first rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 for the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe.
Becoming the first rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 for the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe.
Head coach Bill Belichick's move to make Jones starting quarterback isn't a big surprise considering he outplayed Newton in the preseason.
Head coach Bill Belichick's move to make Jones starting quarterback isn't a big surprise considering he outplayed Newton in the preseason.
Head coach Bill Belichick's move to make Jones starting quarterback isn't a big surprise considering he outplayed Newton in the preseason.
Brian Hoyer will now serve as backup quarterback.
Jarrett Stidham is projected to be the No.
3 quarterback.
All NFL teams had to trim their preseason rosters to 53 by Aug.
31 at 4 p.m.
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